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AVY 120V

1980 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

394 mi
Last recorded394 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVY 120V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,347 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,347 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,012 miles

Nearside side panel slightly insecure

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Side stand pivot and side stand spring worn

Fail 9 Jun 2012 49,012 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside side panel slightly insecure

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Side stand pivot and side stand spring worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,919 miles

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

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Small cut on rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2011 48,847 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Small cut on rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,644 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

Front mudguard slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,427 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 39,427 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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AVY 120V is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 39,685 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 AVY 120V, 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 46 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVY 120V is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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