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NGO 54Y

1983 Honda GL500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda GL50039,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGO 54Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,372 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear "foot" brake pedal, advance travel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,583 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front wheel binding very slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2009 54,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,668 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,166 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front brake calipers have slight play in the slide pins. †no rear brake return spring fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,424 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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NGO 54Y is a 1983 Honda GL500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NGO 54Y, 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.

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What year was NGO 54Y registered?

NGO 54Y is a 1983 Honda GL500, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is NGO 54Y safe to buy?

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