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D178 NGP

1986 Honda GL650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,140 mi
Last recorded41,140 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL65038,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 NGP
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 40,052 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 39,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,513 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,419 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 38,419 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,319 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,171 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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D178 NGP is a 1986 Honda GL650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D178 NGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D178 NGP registered?

D178 NGP is a 1986 Honda GL650, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D178 NGP safe to buy?

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