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ALT 248Y

1982 Honda Cx 500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,217 mi
Last recorded28,217 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda Cx 50045,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALT 248Y
MakeHonda
ModelCx 500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 26,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 26,493 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 26,385 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,241 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,595 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 22,595 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 22,538 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear wheel has car type valve fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 20,249 miles

rear position brake light out

Pass 4 May 2013 16,949 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 12,828 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 8,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 8,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,784 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cx 500?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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ALT 248Y is a 1982 Honda Cx 500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Honda Cx 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 45,162 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 Cx 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALT 248Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cx 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 44 years old, this Honda Cx 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALT 248Y registered?

ALT 248Y is a 1982 Honda Cx 500, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is ALT 248Y safe to buy?

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