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98D55704

1998 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,723 mi
Last recorded32,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98D55704
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent 2 spokes slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 30,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 30,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,590 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL750?

Based on 10,052 MOT tests across 1,040 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
951
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Throttle operating incorrectly 46
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98D55704 is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 30,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98D55704, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XL750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 98D55704 registered?

98D55704 is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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