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JCV 688W

1980 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

598 mi
Last recorded598 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Honda XL18513,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 688W
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 598 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 598 miles

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.

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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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.

Is JCV 688W safe to buy?

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