MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front sprocket cover missing
nearside handle bar grip in poor condition
slight cracking on side wall of rear tyre
top engine mount missing
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front sprocket cover missing
nearside handle bar grip in poor condition
slight cracking on side wall of rear tyre
top engine mount missing
How Reliable is the Honda XL185?
Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JCV 688W is a 1980 Honda XL185 in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 13,869 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 JCV 688W, 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 46 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JCV 688W registered?
JCV 688W is a 1980 Honda XL185, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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