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R247 TPO

1997 Honda XL750

Silver Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 TPO
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 68,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 68,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 66,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,198 miles

Main beam light switch starting to wear

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,869 miles

Dip switch deffective, won't hold main beam on.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 64,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Dip switch deffective, won't hold main beam on.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,160 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,450 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,289 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,493 miles

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

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

Light switch knob missing but can still be operated

Number plate meets test criteria but is smaller than std.

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R247 TPO is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Silver with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R247 TPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R247 TPO registered?

R247 TPO is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R247 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 TPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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