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ExpiredMileage
44,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
hand brake has some travel
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Foot brake low effort.
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Head stock bearings notchy.
N/S Exhaust insecure.
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Park brake low effort.
Smell of fuel from tank area. No leak found at time of test.
Travel on control one brake lever.
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
play at front prop-shaft splines
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
play at front prop-shaft splines
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
park brake cable fraying
Travel on park brake.
Park brake low effort.
Head stock bearings feel slightly notchy.
Park brake low effort.
Play in prop shaft front U/J area.
Steering feels notchy.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake binding slightly when turned by hand
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Writing on the front tyre side wall is incorrect
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)
Front brake binding slightly when turned by hand
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s & n/s exhaustcentre mounts insecure
Centre Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (9.6.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
ball end missing on front brake lever
Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Offside Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Honda GL500?
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A420 JYG is a 1983 Honda GL500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Honda GL500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 39,122 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 A420 JYG, 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 43 years old, this Honda GL500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A420 JYG is a 1983 Honda GL500, first registered on 17 August 1983.
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