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N455 GLY

1996 Honda XL750

Silver Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,520 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 May 2007 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 May 2007 48,982 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 44,276 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 44,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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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N455 GLY is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Silver with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 40,726 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 N455 GLY, 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 30 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N455 GLY registered?

N455 GLY is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N455 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N455 GLY shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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