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GCR 414X

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,775 mi
Last recorded36,775 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 414X
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 31,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,591 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,591 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,176 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,153 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,153 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,412 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,071 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,095 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,095 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front tyre under-inflated

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,914 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,628 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear damper slightly bent

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,802 miles

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,802 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

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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GCR 414X is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 14,648 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 GCR 414X, 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 45 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCR 414X registered?

GCR 414X is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 15 October 1981.

Is GCR 414X safe to buy?

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