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B71 ULJ

1985 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,379 mi
Last recorded17,379 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 ULJ
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 17,379 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 17,379 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,515 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 13,451 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 7,870 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 7,870 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 2,300 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 2,298 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,340 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 85,803 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,886 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,687 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 60,227 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,180 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 58,180 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 56,992 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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B71 ULJ is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B71 ULJ, 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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What year was B71 ULJ registered?

B71 ULJ is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 11 July 1985.

Is B71 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B71 ULJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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