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P388 SBV

1996 Honda XL750

Silver Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 64,400 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,744 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 62,744 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,696 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 1 Jun 2018 58,418 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 26,698 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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P388 SBV is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Silver with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P388 SBV, 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

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What year was P388 SBV registered?

P388 SBV is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P388 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 SBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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