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ALG 210W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,771 mi
Last recorded39,771 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 210W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,282 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 39,280 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2015 37,016 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,488 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 36,488 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,246 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,380 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,380 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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 210W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 210W, 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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What year was ALG 210W registered?

ALG 210W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is ALG 210W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 210W shows 12 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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