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H196 GEJ

1991 Honda XL750

Blue Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,484 mi
Last recorded49,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda XL75041,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 GEJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL750
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 49,484 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 48,148 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,637 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,387 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,371 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,810 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,810 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 38,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,087 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,808 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 33,317 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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H196 GEJ is a 1991 Honda XL750 in Blue with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda XL750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 41,347 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 H196 GEJ, 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 35 years old, this Honda XL750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H196 GEJ registered?

H196 GEJ is a 1991 Honda XL750, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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