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P232 HMP

1997 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HMP
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 54,707 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 54,696 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,621 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch sticking

odometer cable is diconected

Pass 2 Sep 2023 54,106 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 54,019 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,749 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,744 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 50,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 50,530 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 50,525 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 45,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,892 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,298 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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P232 HMP is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 28,764 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 P232 HMP, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P232 HMP registered?

P232 HMP is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P232 HMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 HMP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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