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MOR 749Y

1983 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,574 mi
Last recorded23,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda XL50024,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 749Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,490 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 23,484 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Number plate size and characters may not be legal but can still be read.

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

de-comp lever insecure.

exhaust silencer clamp missing. but exhaust not in secure.

intermittant power feed to ignition (possible worn barrel)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,599 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 22,597 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Centre Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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
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MOR 749Y is a 1983 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MOR 749Y, 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

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What year was MOR 749Y registered?

MOR 749Y is a 1983 Honda XL500, first registered on 16 April 1983.

Is MOR 749Y safe to buy?

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