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CAN 826V

1979 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CX50038,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 826V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,741 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 62,411 miles

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2014 62,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,261 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 61,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,943 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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CAN 826V is a 1979 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAN 826V, 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 CAN 826V registered?

CAN 826V is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CAN 826V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAN 826V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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