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RRB 743X

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,180 mi
Last recorded12,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRB 743X
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,180 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

age cracking on front tyre

age cracking on rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2021 12,180 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake component insecure brake plate loose (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever pulling back to bars (1.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached joining link fouling chain tensioner block (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

both tyres age cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,158 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,096 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,018 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 11,942 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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RRB 743X is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRB 743X, 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 RRB 743X registered?

RRB 743X is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is RRB 743X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRB 743X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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