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P997 MLO

1997 Honda XRV750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XRV75038,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 MLO
MakeHonda
ModelXRV750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,515 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 80,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,992 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,701 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,868 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,817 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XRV750?

Based on 3,625 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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P997 MLO is a 1997 Honda XRV750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda XRV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XRV750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P997 MLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XRV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XRV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P997 MLO registered?

P997 MLO is a 1997 Honda XRV750, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P997 MLO safe to buy?

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