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C460 FAR

1985 Honda GL650

Silver Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda GL65035,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC460 FAR
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,857 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,402 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 May 2016 78,270 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,521 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,511 miles

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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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C460 FAR is a 1985 Honda GL650 in Silver with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C460 FAR, 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 C460 FAR registered?

C460 FAR is a 1985 Honda GL650, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C460 FAR safe to buy?

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