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JGH 546X

1996 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,616 mi
Last recorded33,616 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 546X
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,481 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))

slight oil leak from head gasket

Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,462 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from head gasket

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,479 miles

Front Tyre Staring To Perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 32,458 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre Staring To Perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,190 miles

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

Throttle slightly sticky

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,035 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 30,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,055 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,202 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,275 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL500?

Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
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JGH 546X is a 1996 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Honda XL500 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGH 546X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XL500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGH 546X registered?

JGH 546X is a 1996 Honda XL500, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is JGH 546X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 546X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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