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BYL 579T

1979 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CX50038,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 579T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both, and chrome slightly pitted (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,948 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))

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,564 miles

Travel on rear brake pedal is larger than normal but maintains sufficient reserve travel.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,669 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,535 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

rear foot rest mounting hangers in poor condition / poor repair

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,535 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear foot rest mounting hangers in poor condition / poor repair

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,325 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,301 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,850 miles

Rear suspension quite firm in operation but satisfactory for test on this occasion.

Right hand handlebar mirror fouling windshield but on full lock only.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,535 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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BYL 579T is a 1979 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYL 579T, 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 BYL 579T registered?

BYL 579T is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 4 July 1979.

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