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S478 VAY

1998 Honda XRV750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,186 mi
Last recorded50,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda XRV75033,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 VAY
MakeHonda
ModelXRV750
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,186 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 50,186 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,094 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XRV750?

Based on 3,625 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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S478 VAY is a 1998 Honda XRV750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda XRV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,556 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 XRV750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S478 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XRV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XRV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S478 VAY registered?

S478 VAY is a 1998 Honda XRV750, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S478 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 VAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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