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LVH 931W

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,331 mi
Last recorded42,331 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 931W
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine185cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 40,138 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 9,271 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

ignition light inopotive

newtral light inopotive

no indicators fitted at time off test

How Reliable is the Honda XL185?

Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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LVH 931W is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 14,648 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 XL185 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVH 931W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL185 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVH 931W?

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What year was LVH 931W registered?

LVH 931W is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LVH 931W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVH 931W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVH 931W have outstanding finance?

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