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B818 FWJ

1985 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,964 mi
Last recorded3,964 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 FWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 3,964 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 3,959 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 1,850 miles

front fork damping slightly reduced recomend further attention

Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no rear suspension fitted

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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B818 FWJ is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc 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 B818 FWJ, 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 B818 FWJ registered?

B818 FWJ is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B818 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B818 FWJ 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.

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