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BFW 660X

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,074 mi
Last recorded43,074 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 660X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 43,074 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,073 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,277 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 40,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 38,657 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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BFW 660X is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,105 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 BFW 660X, 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 45 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFW 660X?

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What year was BFW 660X registered?

BFW 660X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is BFW 660X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 660X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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