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ONR 343W

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,418 mi
Last recorded16,418 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 343W
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 16,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,372 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wheel location worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 16,317 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,251 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,864 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 15,864 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 15,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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ONR 343W is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONR 343W, 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

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What year was ONR 343W registered?

ONR 343W is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is ONR 343W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONR 343W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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