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JUG 791Y

1998 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,007 mi
Last recorded52,007 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda XL50041,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 791Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,218 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,746 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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JUG 791Y is a 1998 Honda XL500 in Red with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 41,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUG 791Y, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JUG 791Y?

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What year was JUG 791Y registered?

JUG 791Y is a 1998 Honda XL500, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is JUG 791Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUG 791Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JUG 791Y have outstanding finance?

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