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R455 JDM

1997 Honda XL750

Silver Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,092 mi
Last recorded34,092 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 JDM
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,092 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 34,092 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 33,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 31,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,343 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 28,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 28,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 22,483 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,600 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 19,563 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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R455 JDM is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Silver 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 R455 JDM, 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 R455 JDM registered?

R455 JDM is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R455 JDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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