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Y272 VRH

2001 Honda XL1000V

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,087 mi
Last recorded71,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 VRH
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 71,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 71,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 69,008 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2021 67,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 63,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 60,021 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,170 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 58,157 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,860 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,622 miles

Nearside caliper mount has been fouling brake disc

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,401 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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Y272 VRH is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 26,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y272 VRH, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y272 VRH is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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