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ARN 416V

1980 Honda XL185

White Petrol 185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,328 mi
Last recorded12,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda XL18513,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 416V
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine185cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 12,107 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 12,107 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 11,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,136 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 10,117 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda XL185?

Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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ARN 416V is a 1980 Honda XL185 in White with a 185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 13,869 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 XL185 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARN 416V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL185 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARN 416V?

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What year was ARN 416V registered?

ARN 416V is a 1980 Honda XL185, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is ARN 416V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 416V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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