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SOY 896W

1981 Honda XL

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,533 mi
Last recorded5,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda XL12,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOY 896W
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 5,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,211 miles

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

front tyre badly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 5,171 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 5,148 miles

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.

84.7%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 12
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOY 896W?

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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?

The MOT history for SOY 896W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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