MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front tyre badly perished
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front tyre badly perished
rear tyre slightly perished
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
lower steering yolk bolt may be loose
How Reliable is the Honda XL?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SOY 896W is a 1981 Honda XL in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 12,009 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 XL fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOY 896W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Honda XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SOY 896W registered?
SOY 896W is a 1981 Honda XL, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is SOY 896W safe to buy?
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