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Honda XL1000V

Orange and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 996 cc

T481 SOUMOT history

T481 SOU is an orange and black petrol Honda XL1000V first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 30,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
30,187 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
XL1000V
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 SOU was last recorded at 30,187 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,535 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,187 miles
  • 2022 – 29,535 miles
  • 2021 – 29,514 miles
  • 2019 – 28,854 miles
  • 2018 – 26,767 miles
  • 2017 – 25,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,187 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,187 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    368458313957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,535 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    851355696358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,514 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,514 miles
    Test number
    107515541711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,854 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    988019369533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,767 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    101292535075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    897966218705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,471 km (+622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,471 km
    Test number
    284621584419
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  8. Pass87,849 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,849 km
    Test number
    386005101156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,849 km (+904)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 km
    Test number
    749955101153
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  10. Pass86,945 km (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,945 km
    Test number
    283678590059
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass82,651 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,651 km
    Test number
    480806789077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Fail82,651 km (+14,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,651 km
    Test number
    632186589024
    • FailureFront Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass67,902 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,902 km
    Test number
    960588507165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,902 km (+7,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,902 km
    Test number
    101548207185
    • FailureFairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

  15. Fail60,200 km2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,200 km
    Test number
    110136075257
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass60,200 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,200 km
    Test number
    971036075200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about T481 SOU

Does T481 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 SOU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 SOU?
The MOT on T481 SOU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 SOU done?
T481 SOU was recorded at 30,187 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 486 miles a year.
Has T481 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 SOU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on T481 SOU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T481 SOU find?
T481 SOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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