CarVerify

Free Car Check

KGS 890Y

1983 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda XL50024,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGS 890Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,696 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

fuel pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2009 22,685 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

fuel pipe slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,246 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
Full Honda XL500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KGS 890Y is a 1983 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,845 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 KGS 890Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda XL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KGS 890Y?

You can check the full history of KGS 890Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KGS 890Y registered?

KGS 890Y is a 1983 Honda XL500, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is KGS 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGS 890Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KGS 890Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KGS 890Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.