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LAE 331X

1982 Honda GL500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,251 mi
Last recorded33,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 331X
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 33,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 32,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,563 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,558 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 30,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,683 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

rear tyre starting to crack

throttle returns slowly

Pass 31 May 2011 29,595 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 29,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 11 May 2010 29,482 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,760 miles

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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LAE 331X is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAE 331X, 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.

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LAE 331X is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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