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H697 EGB

2005 Honda XL750

Red Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 EGB
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,256 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 79,240 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blown (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,354 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,736 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,605 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,605 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,367 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 72,359 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,866 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,866 miles

Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

SPEEDOMETER CABLE RUBBING ON RIGHT HAND DISC

Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,854 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings cannot be checked due to Brakes Binding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,040 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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H697 EGB is a 2005 Honda XL750 in Red with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H697 EGB, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H697 EGB is a 2005 Honda XL750, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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