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BFA 830Y

1982 Honda CX500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,359 mi
Last recorded64,359 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 830Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,359 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,090 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,090 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,997 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,997 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,587 miles

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

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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BFA 830Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 BFA 830Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFA 830Y registered?

BFA 830Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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