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DUR 918Y

1982 Honda FT500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Honda FT50022,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 918Y
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,935 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,935 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,935 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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DUR 918Y is a 1982 Honda FT500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Honda FT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,828 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 FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUR 918Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Honda FT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUR 918Y?

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What year was DUR 918Y registered?

DUR 918Y is a 1982 Honda FT500, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is DUR 918Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUR 918Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUR 918Y have outstanding finance?

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