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C649 GUK

1985 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,985 mi
Last recorded43,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda CX50034,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 GUK
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 43,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,560 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

slight play monoshock pivot

Pass 27 May 2020 43,165 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

slight play monoshock pivot

Pass 31 May 2019 42,969 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Slight Play in rear Mono Shock pivot

Fail 25 May 2019 42,956 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Slight Play in rear Mono Shock pivot

Pass 19 May 2018 42,794 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2017 42,637 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,301 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,883 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2014 41,624 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 May 2013 41,268 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,546 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2011 40,332 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,521 miles

slight wear in front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2008 40,521 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

slight wear in front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,089 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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C649 GUK is a 1985 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 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 C649 GUK, 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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C649 GUK is a 1985 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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