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DWR 761W

2001 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

21,630 mi
Last recorded21,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 761W
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2021 21,630 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,052 miles

Nearside engine oil leak

Rear slight play to rear swing arm bushes

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 21,049 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,893 miles

Nearside Rear damper upper mount has slight play in rubber bush

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear damper upper mount rubber bush has slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.3(ii))

indicators removed 1.51c

Fail 6 Jul 2017 20,892 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear damper upper mount has slight play in rubber bush

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear damper upper mount rubber bush has slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.3(ii))

indicators removed 1.51c

Fail 29 Jun 2012 20,886 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

right seat fixing loose

Pass 7 May 2011 20,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 20,649 miles

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,630 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,630 miles

Centre All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,325 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda XL500?

Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
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DWR 761W is a 2001 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 DWR 761W, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DWR 761W is a 2001 Honda XL500, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for DWR 761W shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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