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Y487 WEW

2001 Honda XL750

Red Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,884 mi
Last recorded46,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Honda XL75022,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 WEW
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,884 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,996 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,269 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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Y487 WEW is a 2001 Honda XL750 in Red with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y487 WEW, 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 Y487 WEW registered?

Y487 WEW is a 2001 Honda XL750, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y487 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 WEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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