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PJ05 DOA

2005 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL1000V20,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DOA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 84,126 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 77,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 61,915 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 48,923 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 39,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 39,866 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 30,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,469 miles

Rear Slight split in rear tyre valve.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 18,469 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Slight split in rear tyre valve.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,147 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 18,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 9,454 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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PJ05 DOA is a 2005 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ05 DOA, 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 PJ05 DOA registered?

PJ05 DOA is a 2005 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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