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EDV 682T

1979 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,462 mi
Last recorded8,462 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda XL18515,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 682T
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 8,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 8,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 7,756 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 7,756 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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EDV 682T is a 1979 Honda XL185 in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDV 682T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDV 682T?

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What year was EDV 682T registered?

EDV 682T is a 1979 Honda XL185, first registered on 9 July 1979.

Is EDV 682T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDV 682T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDV 682T have outstanding finance?

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