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B532 MLU

1985 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,927 mi
Last recorded40,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 MLU
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2021 40,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 40,632 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,019 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,115 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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B532 MLU is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B532 MLU, 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 B532 MLU registered?

B532 MLU is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B532 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B532 MLU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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