MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake fluid resivour deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cracking round ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cracking round ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened Sharp end showing (6.2.7 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened Sharp end showing (6.2.7 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front suspension soft
Front suspension soft
How Reliable is the Honda GL500?
Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KUC 605W is a 1981 Honda GL500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 42,070 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 KUC 605W, 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 45 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KUC 605W registered?
KUC 605W is a 1981 Honda GL500, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is KUC 605W safe to buy?
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