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B395 XHY

1985 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 XHY
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,146 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,146 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,986 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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B395 XHY is a 1985 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 1985 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 34,353 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 B395 XHY, 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

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What year was B395 XHY registered?

B395 XHY is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B395 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B395 XHY 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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