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Honda Xl750 (2001)

122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2001 Honda Xl750

CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Xl750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2001 Honda XL750 passes its MOT at 88.7%, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 9% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a 23-year-old machine. This is a genuinely reliable workhorse by age standards.

At a median mileage of just under 23,000 miles, these XL750s are relatively lightly used for their age, which explains the strong pass rate and the modest 1.21 average failures per test. When they do need work, expect around four advisories per MOT—mostly wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect catastrophic repairs.

Generally reliable 8.7% above UK average
88.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,986
typical mileage
13,458–33,738 middle half
9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Xl750

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Honda Xl750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,458
low mileage
22,986
typical
33,738
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Honda Xl750 vehicles fall between 13,458 and 33,738 miles.

2001 Honda Xl750 — Still on the Road

33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

52 33 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.21
Avg failures per vehicle
4.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Xl750

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.1%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 23.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.4%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 15.4%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
  • 14.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 14.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 12.7%
    Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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