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BAJ 58Y

1983 Honda CX500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,043 mi
Last recorded2,043 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 58Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 2,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 2,043 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 923 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 70 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 56,205 miles

Centre Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BAJ 58Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,306 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 BAJ 58Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAJ 58Y registered?

BAJ 58Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is BAJ 58Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAJ 58Y 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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