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VUR 585W

2002 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,840 mi
Last recorded26,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda XL50033,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 585W
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 26,840 miles

Front slight perishing of tyre

Rear slight perishing of tyre

Upper slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 4 May 2021 26,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 26,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 26,522 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 26,522 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin missing from brake torque arm (6.2.1h)

Lower Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 26,040 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 26,040 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,212 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,850 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda XL500?

Based on 1,966 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
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VUR 585W is a 2002 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 33,807 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 XL500 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUR 585W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Honda XL500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUR 585W registered?

VUR 585W is a 2002 Honda XL500, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is VUR 585W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 585W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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