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HKH 500Y

1983 Honda GL500

Silver Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,943 mi
Last recorded38,943 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda GL50039,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKH 500Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow on silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on rear exhaust silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,806 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 38,799 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,763 miles

Offside Rear gaitor on driveshaft has a split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 38,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

driveshaft gaiter spli

rear tyre poor

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,740 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footrest area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,739 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footrest area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,721 miles

Central Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow on joint on rear silencer/centre box (7.1.1b)

Rear rear tyre becoming poor

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,256 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 37,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,782 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Surface rusting evident on swinging arm early strip and inspect advised

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,288 miles

Centre Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,611 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

both front shock absorbers slight misting

Fail 26 Jul 2013 33,611 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,574 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,573 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 29,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre becoming poor

Pass 19 May 2011 29,448 miles

front tyre becoming poor

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,473 miles

front forks damping poor,service advised

n/s intake hose split

rear tyre poor

Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,473 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

front forks damping poor,service advised

n/s intake hose split

rear tyre poor

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,034 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL500?

Based on 2,142 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
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HKH 500Y is a 1983 Honda GL500 in Silver with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HKH 500Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKH 500Y registered?

HKH 500Y is a 1983 Honda GL500, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is HKH 500Y safe to buy?

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