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ALE 742Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,134 mi
Last recorded46,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2005
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALE 742Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,134 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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ALE 742Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 ALE 742Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALE 742Y?

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What year was ALE 742Y registered?

ALE 742Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is ALE 742Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALE 742Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALE 742Y have outstanding finance?

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