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ALT 498Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,455 mi
Last recorded52,455 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALT 498Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 52,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 52,455 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2012 52,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,679 miles

Advise rear tyre is perished, has small cuts & cracks in tread no signs of ply or cords at time of test

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,397 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Advise signs of oil/grease on front brake discs no signs of leakage from caliper

Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,860 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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ALT 498Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALT 498Y, 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 ALT 498Y?

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What year was ALT 498Y registered?

ALT 498Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is ALT 498Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALT 498Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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