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BRE 272Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,753 mi
Last recorded26,753 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 272Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,998 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front brakes binding only very slightly

rear brake spongy but works ok

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 23,990 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,604 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,567 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,401 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 22,969 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,702 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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BRE 272Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BRE 272Y, 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.

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What year was BRE 272Y registered?

BRE 272Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is BRE 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 272Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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