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LB62 RTZ

2013 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,500 mi
Last recorded24,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda XL 1000 Va-b15,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 RTZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,500 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main stand corroded and damaged. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 24,457 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock linkage bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mainstand. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 24,185 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 24,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 24,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 24,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,360 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front & rear (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 17,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 17,369 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front & rear (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyre wearing low

front & rear tyre pressures low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,588 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,431 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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LB62 RTZ is a 2013 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,213 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB62 RTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB62 RTZ registered?

LB62 RTZ is a 2013 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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