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ACK 3V

1980 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,514 mi
Last recorded61,514 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 3V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,918 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,918 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly in places (4.1.3(ii))

slight cracking in front tyre valve

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,127 miles

rear tyre worn low in places, ok at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,977 miles

rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,910 miles

rear tyre worn slightly unevenly, ok at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,355 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,601 miles

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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ACK 3V is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1980 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 39,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACK 3V, 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 46 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACK 3V registered?

ACK 3V is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 30 June 1980.

Is ACK 3V safe to buy?

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