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WAR 365W

1991 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 365W
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 2 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012
Fail 20 Aug 2012

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011
Fail 26 Feb 2011

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,145 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 29,544 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 26,740 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,729 miles

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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WAR 365W is a 1991 Honda XL500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAR 365W, 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 35 years old, this Honda XL500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WAR 365W registered?

WAR 365W is a 1991 Honda XL500, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is WAR 365W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 365W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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