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P531 APJ

1996 Honda XL750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,004 mi
Last recorded61,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,518 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 58,507 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,087 miles

bolt broken in front mudguard

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 47,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,610 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Inner Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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P531 APJ is a 1996 Honda XL750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P531 APJ, 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 P531 APJ registered?

P531 APJ is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P531 APJ safe to buy?

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