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P875 KTF

1997 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,196 mi
Last recorded19,196 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 KTF
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 19,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 19,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 18,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 18,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 18,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,966 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 12,966 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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P875 KTF is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P875 KTF, 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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What year was P875 KTF registered?

P875 KTF is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P875 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 KTF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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