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C49 GTW

1985 Honda GL650

Red Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda GL65035,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 GTW
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,488 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 57,435 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

n/s luggage support mounting broken.

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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C49 GTW is a 1985 Honda GL650 in Red with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C49 GTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C49 GTW registered?

C49 GTW is a 1985 Honda GL650, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C49 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C49 GTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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