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URM 642X

1982 Honda FT500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Honda FT50022,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 642X
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,054 miles

Central Front OIL LEAK AROUND ROCKER COVER AREA

Central Rear rear tyre cracking/perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side panel insecure

Central Front front tyre cracked and persished

Fail 29 Jan 2025 29,054 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front OIL LEAK AROUND ROCKER COVER AREA

Central Rear rear tyre cracking/perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side panel insecure

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front front tyre cracked and persished

Pass 15 Aug 2020 29,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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URM 642X is a 1982 Honda FT500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda FT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,828 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 FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URM 642X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Honda FT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of URM 642X?

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What year was URM 642X registered?

URM 642X is a 1982 Honda FT500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is URM 642X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 642X shows 3 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.

Does URM 642X have outstanding finance?

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