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W954 BVW

2000 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,655 mi
Last recorded32,655 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL75028,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 BVW
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,655 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 32,163 miles

Front Brake hose insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2024 32,127 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame around centre stand mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked does not affect lamp

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock casing pitted

Slight play in rubber handle bar mounts

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,614 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 31,056 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,140 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,400 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,665 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,059 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,059 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 18,241 miles

Centre Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Centre Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,018 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 13,005 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,697 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 28,589 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W954 BVW is a 2000 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W954 BVW, 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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What year was W954 BVW registered?

W954 BVW is a 2000 Honda XL750, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W954 BVW safe to buy?

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