MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust fixing missing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust silencer securing bolt missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear mudguard slightly loose
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear indicator mounting deteriorated
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
the rear tyre is slightly perished
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
the rear tyre is slightly perished
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
the rear tyre is slightly perished
the tyres are slightly low in pressure
How Reliable is the Honda XL500?
Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CAV 196Y is a 1983 Honda XL500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1983 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,845 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 XL500 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAV 196Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Honda XL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CAV 196Y registered?
CAV 196Y is a 1983 Honda XL500, first registered on 25 January 1983.
Is CAV 196Y safe to buy?
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