MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock linkages (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear tyre has slight cracking to side wall
rear tyre sidewall cracking
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear tyre cracking due to age
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
rear tyre cracking due to age
Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Honda GL500?
Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WRC 178Y is a 1982 Honda GL500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1982 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,348 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 GL500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRC 178Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda GL500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WRC 178Y registered?
WRC 178Y is a 1982 Honda GL500, first registered on 28 October 1982.
Is WRC 178Y safe to buy?
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