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GRU 683V

1980 Honda CM200

Silver Petrol 194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Honda CM20019,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 683V
MakeHonda
ModelCM200
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine194cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,596 miles

windscreen insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,596 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

WINDSCREEN INSECURELY MOUNTED

Nearside N/S SWITCH GEAR AND CLUTCH LEVER MOUNTING INSECURE

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,690 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey down pipes holed (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,690 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey down pipes holed (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,631 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,587 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,587 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil Leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,533 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,533 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,364 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,347 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,211 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,465 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CM200?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 6
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GRU 683V is a 1980 Honda CM200 in Silver with a 194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda CM200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 19,395 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 CM200 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRU 683V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CM200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRU 683V registered?

GRU 683V is a 1980 Honda CM200, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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