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X898 FRE

2001 Honda XL750

Black Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,763 mi
Last recorded50,763 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL75022,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 FRE
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 50,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,803 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 47,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,566 miles

Centre stand has excessive free play at pivot/ bush

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 38,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 38,348 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,164 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,654 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 26,361 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 26,354 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,907 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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X898 FRE is a 2001 Honda XL750 in Black with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 22,837 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 X898 FRE, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X898 FRE registered?

X898 FRE is a 2001 Honda XL750, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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