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G696 JWO

1990 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,917 mi
Last recorded42,917 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda XL75045,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 JWO
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 42,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,359 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 42,359 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 41,815 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 May 2013 41,571 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2012 41,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2011 39,787 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 39,332 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,987 miles

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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G696 JWO is a 1990 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 45,005 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 G696 JWO, 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 36 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G696 JWO registered?

G696 JWO is a 1990 Honda XL750, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G696 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G696 JWO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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