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C119 ULH

1986 Honda GL650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,578 mi
Last recorded49,578 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda GL65038,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 ULH
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight travel in foot brake pedal, efficient at test.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,022 miles

Front brake fluid reservoir level lowish.

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,455 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,093 miles

advise water ieak

Fail 31 Aug 2021 40,085 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch broken (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise water ieak

Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 37,899 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,764 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,764 miles

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 Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,448 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,448 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,655 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 33,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,739 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,908 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,889 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 28,880 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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C119 ULH is a 1986 Honda GL650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda GL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 38,455 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 C119 ULH, 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 40 years old, this Honda GL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C119 ULH registered?

C119 ULH is a 1986 Honda GL650, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C119 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C119 ULH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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