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B193 MGV

1985 Honda GL650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,889 mi
Last recorded49,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda GL65035,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB193 MGV
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,653 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

fork oil leaking on to front pads

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,256 miles

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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B193 MGV is a 1985 Honda GL650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Honda GL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 35,026 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 B193 MGV, 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 41 years old, this Honda GL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B193 MGV registered?

B193 MGV is a 1985 Honda GL650, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B193 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B193 MGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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