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R477 VUY

1998 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 VUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 23,558 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 23,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 22,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 21,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 20,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 19,914 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 19,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,939 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 15,844 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,519 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R477 VUY is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 30,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R477 VUY, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R477 VUY?

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What year was R477 VUY registered?

R477 VUY is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R477 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 VUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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