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CAX 954V

1979 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Honda CX50038,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 954V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 43,599 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,797 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,778 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,313 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering head bearings slightly notchey

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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CAX 954V is a 1979 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAX 954V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAX 954V?

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What year was CAX 954V registered?

CAX 954V is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is CAX 954V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAX 954V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAX 954V have outstanding finance?

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