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B490 GRC

1984 Honda GL650

Red Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,977 mi
Last recorded45,977 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Honda GL65043,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB490 GRC
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 45,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda GL650?

Based on 821 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 7
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B490 GRC is a 1984 Honda GL650 in Red with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1984 Honda GL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 43,257 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 GL650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B490 GRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Honda GL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B490 GRC?

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What year was B490 GRC registered?

B490 GRC is a 1984 Honda GL650, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B490 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B490 GRC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B490 GRC have outstanding finance?

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