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R494 KMV

1998 Honda XRV750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,402 mi
Last recorded30,402 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda XRV75033,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 KMV
MakeHonda
ModelXRV750
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,402 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,367 miles

The clutch cable is badly frayed. (Gearbox end.)

The rear wheel rim is deformed in one area of the n/s edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 86 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 94,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 94,167 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 90,901 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 90,893 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda XRV750?

Based on 3,625 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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R494 KMV is a 1998 Honda XRV750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda XRV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,556 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 XRV750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XRV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XRV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R494 KMV registered?

R494 KMV is a 1998 Honda XRV750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R494 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 KMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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