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W68 BVP

2000 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL75028,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 BVP
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,773 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,763 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,026 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,259 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,995 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,950 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,922 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,776 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,606 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,434 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,004 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,790 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,987 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Number plate deteriorated

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside front position lamp not working

Number plate loose

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,330 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,728 miles

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

Number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,027 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Numberplate deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,027 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Numberplate deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,342 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,342 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,739 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,035 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W68 BVP is a 2000 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 28,976 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 W68 BVP, 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 26 years old, this Honda XL750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W68 BVP is a 2000 Honda XL750, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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