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H87 KBW

1990 Honda XL750

Red Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Honda XL75045,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH87 KBW
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026

DAYTIME MOT

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026

Front Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion Caliper distorted ! front brake pads incorrectly seated in brake caliper (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR DISK COMPLETELY INCORRECT SIZE (ONLY 40% OF THE DISK PADS ARE MAKING CONTACT TO THE DISK) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached CHAIN LINK CLIP BENT ! INSECURE ! Drive chain fitted with 2 split links (Split links Not recommended for motorcycles over400cc) (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front mudguard missing at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2024
Pass 14 Oct 2014

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,800 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain guard missing

Pass 17 Sep 2011
Fail 15 Sep 2011

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight brake bind ft and rr

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007
Pass 19 May 2006 43,654 miles

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

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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H87 KBW is a 1990 Honda XL750 in Red with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H87 KBW, 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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H87 KBW is a 1990 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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