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COY 486Y

1983 Honda CX500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,246 mi
Last recorded2,246 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOY 486Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 2,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 2,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 1,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 958 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50 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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COY 486Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,306 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 COY 486Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COY 486Y registered?

COY 486Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 7 February 1983.

Is COY 486Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for COY 486Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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