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N856 GLR

1996 Honda XL750

Red Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,389 mi
Last recorded44,389 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 GLR
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,570 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,106 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 24,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,103 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,347 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 21,347 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,404 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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N856 GLR is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Red with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N856 GLR, 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.

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What year was N856 GLR registered?

N856 GLR is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N856 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 GLR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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