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ONP 721T

1979 Honda XL500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,782 mi
Last recorded14,782 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Honda XL50010,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 721T
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,782 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 14,782 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 14,396 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,925 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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ONP 721T is a 1979 Honda XL500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 10,854 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 ONP 721T, 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 47 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 ONP 721T registered?

ONP 721T is a 1979 Honda XL500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is ONP 721T safe to buy?

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