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P706 JEG

1996 Honda XL750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,595 mi
Last recorded59,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL75040,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 JEG
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 59,560 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 59,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,242 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,212 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,212 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 43,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,738 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,733 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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)

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,201 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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P706 JEG is a 1996 Honda XL750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P706 JEG, 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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P706 JEG is a 1996 Honda XL750, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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