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R905 OUS

1998 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,881 mi
Last recorded61,881 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 OUS
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 61,881 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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R905 OUS is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R905 OUS, 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 R905 OUS registered?

R905 OUS is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R905 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 OUS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R905 OUS have outstanding finance?

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