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YUW 187T

1978 Honda XL

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,426 mi
Last recorded22,426 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUW 187T
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 22,425 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,379 miles

Indicators not fitted at time of re-test

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

Fail 9 May 2008 21,362 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,449 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,865 miles

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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YUW 187T is a 1978 Honda XL in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUW 187T, 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 48 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 YUW 187T?

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What year was YUW 187T registered?

YUW 187T is a 1978 Honda XL, first registered on 12 November 1978.

Is YUW 187T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUW 187T shows 6 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.

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