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GVV 481X

1982 Honda GL500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,864 mi
Last recorded48,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 481X
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 48,864 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 48,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 48,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 48,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slight age related cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 44,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 41,694 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,682 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 May 2017 39,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,960 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,960 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,656 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,238 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,367 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,744 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 33,719 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Honda GL500?

Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
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GVV 481X is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1982 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,348 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 GL500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVV 481X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVV 481X registered?

GVV 481X is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GVV 481X safe to buy?

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