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TNT 182Y

1982 Honda GL500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,510 mi
Last recorded26,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Honda GL50038,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 182Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 26,510 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight cracking in sidewall of rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2016 26,510 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight cracking in sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 26,095 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

rear suspension movment slightly stiff

Fail 5 May 2015 26,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 26,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Near side front brake caliper fouling disc

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Speedo cable holder loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to test rear shock absorber due to stiff suspension linkage

How Reliable is the Honda GL500?

Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
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TNT 182Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,348 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 GL500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNT 182Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TNT 182Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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