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Honda Xl1000v (2003)

269 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2003 Honda Xl1000v

CarHunch analysed 269 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Xl1000v. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 8% above UK average
88%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
21,758
typical mileage
15,186–31,294 middle half
14.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.57
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Honda Xl1000v

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Honda Xl1000v vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,186
low mileage
21,758
typical
31,294
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Honda Xl1000v vehicles fall between 15,186 and 31,294 miles.

2003 Honda Xl1000v — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

152 54 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.57
Avg failures per vehicle
6.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Honda Xl1000v

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 44.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 26.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 26.3%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 17.5%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 16%
    Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 15.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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