Honda XL1000V Varadero
Real ownership data from 3,834 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
XL1000V Varadero mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 40 | 20,548 mi | 1,101 | 89.37% |
| 2012 | 55 | 22,337 mi | 1,338 | 90.53% |
| 2011 | 55 | 25,996 mi | 1,902 | 86.52% |
| 2010 | 175 | 23,046 mi | 1,736 | 88.92% |
| 2009 | 301 | 22,303 mi | 1,571 | 90.22% |
| 2008 | 291 | 25,238 mi | 1,886 | 88.26% |
| 2007 | 303 | 27,432 mi | 1,815 | 87.16% |
| 2006 | 166 | 28,730 mi | 1,953 | 85.69% |
| 2005 | 353 | 25,929 mi | 1,858 | 88.64% |
| 2004 | 339 | 29,678 mi | 1,843 | 86.03% |
| 2003 | 352 | 30,905 mi | 1,818 | 85.12% |
| 2002 | 198 | 35,069 mi | 1,869 | 85.65% |
| 2001 | 372 | 34,168 mi | 1,530 | 83.35% |
| 2000 | 350 | 32,250 mi | 1,397 | 84.05% |
| 1999 | 464 | 36,561 mi | 1,562 | 83.16% |
| 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 3,834 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (4% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL1000V Varadero?
The median Honda XL1000V Varadero in the UK has covered 30,008 miles, and typically rides about 1,714 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,118 and 43,225 miles.
Is the Honda XL1000V Varadero reliable?
85.97% of Honda XL1000V Varadero MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.8 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,834 Honda XL1000V Varadero motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.