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R733 YNC

1997 Honda Xrv

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,647 mi
Last recorded58,647 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Xrv34,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 YNC
MakeHonda
ModelXrv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,410 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,191 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,690 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 55,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 55,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 55,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

headlamp mask/converters fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 55,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

headlamp mask/converters fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 55,004 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,468 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 51,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,660 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 50,658 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,154 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,154 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,440 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,656 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,000 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xrv?

Based on 976 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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R733 YNC is a 1997 Honda Xrv in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Xrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,418 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 Xrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R733 YNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xrv typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Xrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R733 YNC registered?

R733 YNC is a 1997 Honda Xrv, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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