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P489 KLS

1996 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,140 mi
Last recorded10,140 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 KLS
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,132 miles

osf crash bar weld broken

Pass 12 Mar 2007 97,873 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,537 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 90,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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P489 KLS is a 1996 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P489 KLS, 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 P489 KLS registered?

P489 KLS is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P489 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 KLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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