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R798 SWN

1998 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 SWN
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,657 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,895 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,574 miles

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

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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R798 SWN is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R798 SWN, 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

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What year was R798 SWN registered?

R798 SWN is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R798 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 SWN shows 6 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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