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BDD 795Y

1983 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,654 mi
Last recorded44,654 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 795Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,651 miles

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,755 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,962 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,962 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,947 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,018 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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BDD 795Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BDD 795Y, 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 BDD 795Y registered?

BDD 795Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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