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ARD 46T

1979 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Honda CX50038,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 46T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 42,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 42,069 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 41,949 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

co corosion on swing arm

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,270 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,799 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,799 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,230 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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ARD 46T is a 1979 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 38,267 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 ARD 46T, 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 47 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARD 46T registered?

ARD 46T is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is ARD 46T safe to buy?

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