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C393 NRP

1986 Honda GL650

Red Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,915 mi
Last recorded26,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda GL65038,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 NRP
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 26,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 26,914 miles

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,964 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 23,961 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,955 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

slight cracking in sidewalls of front & rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2013 23,885 miles

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

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 4 May 2013 23,885 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,652 miles

brake lever reserve travel

Fail 26 May 2010 23,649 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 23,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,197 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 22,197 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 21,793 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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C393 NRP is a 1986 Honda GL650 in Red with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C393 NRP, 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 C393 NRP registered?

C393 NRP is a 1986 Honda GL650, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C393 NRP safe to buy?

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