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S149 NAJ

1998 Honda XL750

Green Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL75030,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 NAJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,972 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 74,972 miles

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,044 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,417 miles

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

Rear pin in rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,034 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam kick up to the right (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,786 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 42,017 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 38,126 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,208 miles

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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S149 NAJ is a 1998 Honda XL750 in Green with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S149 NAJ, 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 S149 NAJ registered?

S149 NAJ is a 1998 Honda XL750, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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