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R248 MKN

1997 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,257 mi
Last recorded20,257 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 MKN
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,953 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 19,779 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 19,779 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,652 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 19,652 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 19,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey going rotten at join with muffler (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 19,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,564 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 16,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,300 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 16,300 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 15,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 13,645 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,518 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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R248 MKN is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R248 MKN, 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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R248 MKN is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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