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WGO 261W

1981 Honda XL500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,969 mi
Last recorded32,969 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Honda XL50027,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 261W
MakeHonda
ModelXL500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 32,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 32,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,670 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,668 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,637 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,628 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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WGO 261W is a 1981 Honda XL500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 27,544 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 WGO 261W, 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 45 years old, this Honda XL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WGO 261W?

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What year was WGO 261W registered?

WGO 261W is a 1981 Honda XL500, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is WGO 261W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGO 261W shows 6 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.

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