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P355 MBK

1997 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,461 mi
Last recorded52,461 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 MBK
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 52,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,927 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,553 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath head stock (1.1.11 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced part of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,527 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 48,526 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread on rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 44,865 miles

Centre Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,487 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 41,435 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2013 39,582 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,936 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,317 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,171 miles

Corrotion in rear wheel

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,703 miles

Front brake sticky

Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,703 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front brake sticky

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,972 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,972 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,122 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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P355 MBK is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P355 MBK, 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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P355 MBK is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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