MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front brake pads only contact on half the disc on the offside due to wrong hanger
How Reliable is the Honda GL500?
Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A871 SGO is a 1983 Honda GL500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A871 SGO, 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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What year was A871 SGO registered?
A871 SGO is a 1983 Honda GL500, first registered on 4 October 1983.
Is A871 SGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A871 SGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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