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VAO 918Y

1982 Honda XL

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda XL18,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAO 918Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 1 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,225 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 12,225 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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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VAO 918Y is a 1982 Honda XL in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,710 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 VAO 918Y, 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 44 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 VAO 918Y?

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What year was VAO 918Y registered?

VAO 918Y is a 1982 Honda XL, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is VAO 918Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAO 918Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAO 918Y have outstanding finance?

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