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R937 GBR

1998 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 GBR
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 45,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 44,336 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,800 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 15 Feb 2018 35,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 35,669 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,990 miles

Front breakes slighty rubbing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 33,884 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front sidelght bulb not working

Offside Rear Footrest braket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front brake has slight binding

head bearings has notch in center postion

rear brake has slight binding

side light bulb not working

Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,280 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front brake has slight binding

head bearings has notch in center postion

rear brake has slight binding

side light bulb not working

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,192 miles

chain slack

front brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,058 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,537 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding

front tyre wall perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,177 miles

f/brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2008 19,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

f/brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,695 miles

front brake binding slightly

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2005 29,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R937 GBR is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R937 GBR, 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 R937 GBR registered?

R937 GBR is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R937 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 GBR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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