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Honda XL1000V

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 996 cc

T542 LPUMOT history

T542 LPU is an orange petrol Honda XL1000V first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 39,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,025 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 LPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
XL1000V
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 LPU was last recorded at 39,025 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,761 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,264 miles
Average per year
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,025 miles
  • 2024 – 37,761 miles
  • 2023 – 37,493 miles
  • 2022 – 36,592 miles
  • 2019 – 35,166 miles
  • 2018 – 32,653 miles
  • 2017 – 29,133 miles
  • 2016 – 26,230 miles
  • 2015 – 26,155 miles
  • 2013 – 25,379 miles
  • 2011 – 25,317 miles
  • 2010 – 24,805 miles
  • 2009 – 24,138 miles
  • 2008 – 22,971 miles
  • 2006 – 22,205 miles
  • 2005 – 18,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,025 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    518282277617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,761 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    554155341517
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass37,493 miles (+901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    591772287651
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass36,592 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    405749197448
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,166 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,166 miles
    Test number
    253380125038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,653 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    463970044896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,133 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    771353348649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    655071450894
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  9. Fail26,230 miles (+75)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    461255011724
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  10. Pass26,155 miles (+776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,155 miles
    Test number
    668342325199
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass25,379 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    308390853467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  12. Pass25,317 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,317 miles
    Test number
    135496891132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass24,805 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    741475390156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass24,138 miles (+1,167)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    624704279180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteN/side front crash bar loose
    • NoteTemp. repair to ignition switch

  15. Pass22,971 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,971 miles
    Test number
    593628068007
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  16. Pass22,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    313464036345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,205 miles (+3,728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    431064236494
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass18,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    353514115352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 LPU

Does T542 LPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 LPU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 LPU?
The MOT on T542 LPU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 LPU done?
T542 LPU was recorded at 39,025 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,011 miles a year.
Has T542 LPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 LPU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T542 LPU 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 T542 LPU find?
T542 LPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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