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N890 AHH

1996 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 AHH
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 23,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,087 miles

CABLE NEEDS ROUTING PAST STEERING STOP

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 21,087 miles

CABLE NEEDS ROUTING PAST STEERING STOP

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N890 AHH is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N890 AHH, 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 N890 AHH?

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What year was N890 AHH registered?

N890 AHH is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N890 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N890 AHH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N890 AHH have outstanding finance?

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