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KCR 879Y

1982 Honda GL500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,529 mi
Last recorded38,529 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 879Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Swing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 38,496 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Clutch lever insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Swing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,808 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,808 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KCR 879Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCR 879Y, 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 KCR 879Y registered?

KCR 879Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is KCR 879Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 879Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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