MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda XL500?
Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPL 284T is a 1979 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 10,854 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 DPL 284T, 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 47 years old, this Honda XL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPL 284T registered?
DPL 284T is a 1979 Honda XL500, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is DPL 284T safe to buy?
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