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DAU 350T

1979 Honda XL185

White Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,542 mi
Last recorded36,542 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Honda XL18515,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAU 350T
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,542 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,481 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,451 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,413 miles

Battery voltage low

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,235 miles

Battery voltage low

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,184 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

battery voltage low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,067 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery voltage low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,713 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

battery voltage low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,669 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

battery voltage low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,643 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,577 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

battery low

Pass 21 May 2010 35,379 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2010 35,379 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,335 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery voltage low

Pass 16 May 2008 35,020 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery voltage low

thorn in front tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 34,713 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery low

How Reliable is the Honda XL185?

Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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DAU 350T is a 1979 Honda XL185 in White with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL185 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAU 350T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL185 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAU 350T is a 1979 Honda XL185, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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