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KGC 960Y

1982 Honda GL500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,475 mi
Last recorded26,475 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 960Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,475 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,869 miles

low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when service brake applied

rear fenders require extending

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,800 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2006 24,796 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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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KGC 960Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGC 960Y, 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

How do I check the history of KGC 960Y?

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What year was KGC 960Y registered?

KGC 960Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is KGC 960Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGC 960Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KGC 960Y have outstanding finance?

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