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ALG 203W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,974 mi
Last recorded8,974 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 203W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,944 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 8,944 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 8,936 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 8,599 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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ALG 203W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,105 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 ALG 203W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ALG 203W?

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What year was ALG 203W registered?

ALG 203W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is ALG 203W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 203W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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