MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTA 538T is a 1979 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 1979 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 38,267 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 BTA 538T, 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 47 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BTA 538T registered?
BTA 538T is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is BTA 538T safe to buy?
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