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R481 BLE

1998 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 BLE
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 55,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 35,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,797 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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R481 BLE is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R481 BLE, 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 R481 BLE?

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What year was R481 BLE registered?

R481 BLE is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R481 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 BLE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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