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A736 NAT

1983 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,476 mi
Last recorded21,476 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Honda XL50024,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA736 NAT
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,476 miles

Front tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 21,476 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,991 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL500?

Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
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A736 NAT is a 1983 Honda XL500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,845 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 XL500 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A736 NAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Honda XL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A736 NAT registered?

A736 NAT is a 1983 Honda XL500, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A736 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A736 NAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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