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YD53 UGO

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,808 mi
Last recorded31,808 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UGO
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 29,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 21,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 7,643 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,307 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL1000V?

Based on 24,383 MOT tests across 2,194 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 270
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 262
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
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YD53 UGO is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL1000V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD53 UGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL1000V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of YD53 UGO?

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What year was YD53 UGO registered?

YD53 UGO is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is YD53 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 UGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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