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J145 BGP

1991 Honda XL750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda XL75041,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 BGP
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,671 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear caliper slide cover missing

Fail 26 Jun 2025 43,670 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent multiple spokes bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear caliper slide cover missing

Pass 11 May 2024 42,661 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 41,926 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,761 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 39,747 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,100 miles

lower end of rear shock absorber is corroded

rear brake caliper mounting has free play

Fail 27 Mar 2021 38,087 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding front wheel not rotating freely, brake efficiency could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel excessively distorted front wheel rim could not be checked for distortion as wheel could not be rotated freely. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower end of rear shock absorber is corroded

rear brake caliper mounting has free play

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,423 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,423 miles

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,884 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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J145 BGP is a 1991 Honda XL750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 41,347 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 J145 BGP, 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 35 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J145 BGP is a 1991 Honda XL750, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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