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J59 JPV

1991 Honda XL750

Multi-colour Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,804 mi
Last recorded15,804 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda XL75041,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 JPV
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 10,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 4,955 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 2,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,190 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,648 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,648 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 96,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,711 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,823 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,550 miles

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,593 miles

Please note front tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 79,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,352 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,352 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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J59 JPV is a 1991 Honda XL750 in Multi-colour with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J59 JPV, 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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J59 JPV is a 1991 Honda XL750, first registered on 7 September 1991.

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