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GK55 YFE

2005 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda XL1000V20,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YFE
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,448 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 48,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 48,146 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,952 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,806 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,942 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2009 3,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2009 3,154 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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GK55 YFE is a 2005 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,988 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 GK55 YFE, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK55 YFE registered?

GK55 YFE is a 2005 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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