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B286 RVT

1985 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,251 mi
Last recorded25,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 RVT
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 24,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 24,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 24,395 miles

Rear Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamp to be switched off when the headlamp(s) are on rear light and brake light do not work (4.2.2 (a))

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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B286 RVT is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 34,353 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 B286 RVT, 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 41 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 B286 RVT?

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What year was B286 RVT registered?

B286 RVT is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B286 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B286 RVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B286 RVT have outstanding finance?

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