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CKO 75Y

1982 Honda GL500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,168 mi
Last recorded10,168 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKO 75Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 10,168 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear position light, half not working

Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,115 miles

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 10,115 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted rubbing on disc (near side) (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,859 miles

Clutch pivot worn on lever

Front (Sliding pins) Brake components worn but not seriously reduced in strength

Front wireing loom untidy (head Stock

Inner Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 9,859 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Clutch pivot worn on lever

Front (Sliding pins) Brake components worn but not seriously reduced in strength

Front wireing loom untidy (head Stock

Inner Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 9,857 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Clutch pivot worn on lever

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front brake caliper sliding pins worn

Front wireing looom untidy (Head stock)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,434 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 9,433 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Honda GL500?

Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
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CKO 75Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,348 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 GL500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKO 75Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKO 75Y registered?

CKO 75Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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