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RF08 JDK

2008 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,753 mi
Last recorded15,753 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 JDK
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 15,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 13,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 11,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,539 miles

Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,517 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 7,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 6,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 May 2017 6,037 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 2,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 2,992 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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RF08 JDK is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,356 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 RF08 JDK, 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 18 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF08 JDK registered?

RF08 JDK is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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