Honda XL1000V Varadero
Real ownership data from 3,836 UK XL1000V Varadero motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL1000V Varadero problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 11.8% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 10.4% |
| Fork seals | major | 8.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 7.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Wheels | major | 5.4% |
| Corrosion | major | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
XL1000V Varadero mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 40 | 20,548 mi | 1,101 | 89.54% |
| 2012 | 55 | 22,337 mi | 1,333 | 90.11% |
| 2011 | 55 | 25,996 mi | 1,902 | 86.78% |
| 2010 | 175 | 23,046 mi | 1,736 | 88.95% |
| 2009 | 302 | 22,284 mi | 1,557 | 90.08% |
| 2008 | 291 | 25,243 mi | 1,848 | 88.27% |
| 2007 | 303 | 27,617 mi | 1,847 | 87.06% |
| 2006 | 166 | 28,730 mi | 1,953 | 85.7% |
| 2005 | 354 | 26,055 mi | 1,860 | 88.52% |
| 2004 | 339 | 29,786 mi | 1,843 | 86.05% |
| 2003 | 352 | 31,154 mi | 1,824 | 85.09% |
| 2002 | 198 | 35,069 mi | 1,869 | 85.69% |
| 2001 | 372 | 34,328 mi | 1,530 | 83.37% |
| 2000 | 350 | 32,408 mi | 1,397 | 83.99% |
| 1999 | 464 | 36,561 mi | 1,562 | 83.12% |
| 1998 | 15 | 46,548 mi | 1,357 | 100% |
XL1000V Varadero questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL1000V Varadero?
Across 3,836 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (11.8% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (10.4% of all recorded faults), fork seals (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL1000V Varadero?
The median Honda XL1000V Varadero in the UK has covered 30,100 miles, and typically rides about 1,709 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,261 and 43,376 miles.
Is the Honda XL1000V Varadero reliable?
85.94% of Honda XL1000V Varadero MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,836 Honda XL1000V Varadero motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.