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R642 ORU

1998 Honda XL750

White Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,600 mi
Last recorded47,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 ORU
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,573 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R642 ORU is a 1998 Honda XL750 in White with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R642 ORU, 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 R642 ORU?

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What year was R642 ORU registered?

R642 ORU is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R642 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 ORU shows 10 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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