CarVerify

Free Car Check

N554 SVY

1996 Honda XL750

Silver Petrol 742cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 SVY
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 99,305 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 99,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,153 miles

Offside Rear aftermarket exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,941 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 84,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,163 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
Full Honda XL750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N554 SVY is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Silver with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N554 SVY, 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

How do I check the history of N554 SVY?

You can check the full history of N554 SVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N554 SVY registered?

N554 SVY is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N554 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N554 SVY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N554 SVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N554 SVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.