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VRW 3X

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 3X
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 223 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 223 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,979 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 16,916 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,714 miles

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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VRW 3X is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRW 3X, 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

How do I check the history of VRW 3X?

You can check the full history of VRW 3X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRW 3X registered?

VRW 3X is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 2 November 1981.

Is VRW 3X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 3X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRW 3X have outstanding finance?

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