CarVerify

Free Car Check

BOD 883Y

1982 Honda XL185

White Petrol 184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,576 mi
Last recorded15,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Honda XL18516,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 883Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
View full Honda XL185 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,576 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,482 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 15,284 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 15,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,858 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,319 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 14,319 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 13,429 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 13,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 1,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 12,825 miles

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
Full Honda XL185 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BOD 883Y is a 1982 Honda XL185 in White with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 16,828 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 BOD 883Y, 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 44 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 BOD 883Y?

You can check the full history of BOD 883Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BOD 883Y registered?

BOD 883Y is a 1982 Honda XL185, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is BOD 883Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOD 883Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOD 883Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BOD 883Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.