MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front tyre has slight cracking to side walls
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Damage too rear tyre sidewall
Rear lower engine bolt missing !
Rear upper engine mount insecure
This motorcycle is dangerous to ride on the road
How Reliable is the Honda XL?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EAA 981W is a 1980 Honda XL in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 9,259 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 XL fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAA 981W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Honda XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EAA 981W registered?
EAA 981W is a 1980 Honda XL, first registered on 13 August 1980.
Is EAA 981W safe to buy?
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