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C497 WBY

1986 Honda GL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,876 mi
Last recorded47,876 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL65038,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC497 WBY
MakeHonda
ModelGL650
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,876 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 May 2024 47,575 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 46,892 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 46,671 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right beam deflector fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,145 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 46,135 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,278 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,612 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 36,131 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 36,124 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,826 miles

oil on front forks

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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C497 WBY is a 1986 Honda GL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda GL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 38,455 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 C497 WBY, 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 40 years old, this Honda GL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C497 WBY registered?

C497 WBY is a 1986 Honda GL650, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C497 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C497 WBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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