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C177 RAU

1986 Honda GL650

Silver Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda GL65038,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 RAU
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,672 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 39,633 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

oil leak

slight stiffnes front brake lever

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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C177 RAU is a 1986 Honda GL650 in Silver with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C177 RAU, 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 C177 RAU registered?

C177 RAU is a 1986 Honda GL650, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C177 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 RAU shows 6 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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