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C559 NEW

1986 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda CX50035,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 NEW
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 35,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 35,694 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,512 miles

n,s handlebar grip worn

o,s,f footrest pin worn

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 35,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 35,509 miles

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

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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C559 NEW is a 1986 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,694 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 C559 NEW, 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 40 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C559 NEW?

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What year was C559 NEW registered?

C559 NEW is a 1986 Honda CX500, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C559 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C559 NEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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