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LGC 503Y

1982 Honda GL500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,802 mi
Last recorded7,802 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGC 503Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 7,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 7,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 7,601 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 7,111 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,084 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)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,719 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 6,444 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 6,428 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 6,044 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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LGC 503Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LGC 503Y, 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 LGC 503Y registered?

LGC 503Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 9 November 1982.

Is LGC 503Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGC 503Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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