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Y589 SVS

2001 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL75022,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 SVS
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 52,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,644 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,875 miles

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

Front front fork gators fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 16,439 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released by application of rear brake (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,731 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,731 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,052 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,052 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,287 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,193 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 58,369 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

clutch cable very stiff- suggest replace soon

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,601 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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Y589 SVS is a 2001 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y589 SVS, 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 Y589 SVS registered?

Y589 SVS is a 2001 Honda XL750, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y589 SVS safe to buy?

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