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B544 WNC

1985 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,439 mi
Last recorded18,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 WNC
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,140 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 16,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre has slight cracking to n/s sidewall

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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B544 WNC is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B544 WNC, 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.

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How do I check the history of B544 WNC?

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What year was B544 WNC registered?

B544 WNC is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B544 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B544 WNC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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