Honda XL1000V MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda XL1000V tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely21.0%

   13 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake17.7%

   11 occurrences

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play11.3%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar11.3%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps11.3%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.7%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure8.1%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.5%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.5%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre cords exposed or damaged6.5%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.2%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda XL1000V tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.3%

   59 tests

2. 2.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.6%

   32 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.7%

   27 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.5%

   26 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.4%

   25 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.4%

   25 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.4%

   25 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.5%

   20 tests

What gets tested

The XL1000V fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

36,075

Test classes

class 2: 573

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda XL1000V?

83.6% unadjusted, from 573 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda XL1000V fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.0% of failed Honda XL1000V tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (17.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda XL1000V usually have at its MOT?

36,075 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.