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KJM 206W

1981 Honda XL185

Red Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,642 mi
Last recorded10,642 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Honda XL18514,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 206W
MakeHonda
ModelXL185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,642 miles

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Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,642 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 10,642 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,600 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL185?

Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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KJM 206W is a 1981 Honda XL185 in Red with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Honda XL185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 14,648 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 XL185 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJM 206W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL185 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Honda XL185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJM 206W registered?

KJM 206W is a 1981 Honda XL185, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is KJM 206W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJM 206W 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.

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