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R817 UYB

1997 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,833 mi
Last recorded32,833 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL75028,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 UYB
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 29,879 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,764 miles

Corrosion on frame

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,415 miles

Chain Slightly Loose

Frame Corroded But Not Considered Excessive

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front slight age related cracking

Lower clutch cable starting to fray

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. spokes (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake binding very slight

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake borderline (3.3.A1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

throttle returns but slowly

Fail 16 Apr 2015 25,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

throttle returns but slowly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

throttle returns slowly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,492 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front brake pad retaining pin do not appear to be fully in but is secure possible incorrect pin fitted ?

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,742 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,513 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 12,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,463 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 12,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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R817 UYB is a 1997 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 28,764 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 R817 UYB, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R817 UYB registered?

R817 UYB is a 1997 Honda XL750, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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