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A860 XFM

1983 Honda GL650

Blue Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Honda GL65035,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA860 XFM
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,256 miles

Front tyre perished slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 78,821 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perished slightly

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Jul 2020 76,999 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,225 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle grip perished

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,092 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

general chassie corosion

n/s/ grip loose

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 67,823 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 66,708 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 66,643 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda GL650?

Based on 821 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 7
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A860 XFM is a 1983 Honda GL650 in Blue with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Honda GL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 35,571 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 GL650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A860 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda GL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A860 XFM registered?

A860 XFM is a 1983 Honda GL650, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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