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BYE 80T

1979 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Honda CX50038,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 80T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,666 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,595 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 46,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,567 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,546 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Oct 2007 46,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 46,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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BYE 80T is a 1979 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 38,267 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BYE 80T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYE 80T registered?

BYE 80T is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is BYE 80T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYE 80T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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