MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
brake fluid needs changing
side car wheel bearing slight play
steering damper leaking
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
brake fluid needs changing
side car wheel bearing slight play
steering damper leaking
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CDL 557V is a 1979 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CDL 557V, 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 CDL 557V registered?
CDL 557V is a 1979 Honda CX500, first registered on 9 August 1979.
Is CDL 557V safe to buy?
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