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ARE 704Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,897 mi
Last recorded29,897 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 704Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,858 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 23,858 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,412 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 20,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,774 miles

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,774 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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ARE 704Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ARE 704Y, 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 ARE 704Y?

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What year was ARE 704Y registered?

ARE 704Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is ARE 704Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 704Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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