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C555 KAV

1985 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,397 mi
Last recorded40,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 KAV
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 40,397 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,397 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2018 40,360 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective handle bar hitting tank (2.1.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mudguard (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted frame and swingarm (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,301 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mudguard corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,301 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on ignition switch poor (1.1.3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mudguard corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,247 miles

fuel tank correded and paint bubbling in place

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,247 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,093 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,948 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,255 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,255 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,029 miles

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

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

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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C555 KAV is a 1985 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 34,353 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 C555 KAV, 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 41 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C555 KAV is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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