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A980 GLC

1983 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,190 mi
Last recorded57,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA980 GLC
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,190 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 57,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,187 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Honda CX500?

Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 356
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 279
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 118
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A980 GLC is a 1983 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,306 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 CX500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A980 GLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CX500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A980 GLC registered?

A980 GLC is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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