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CWY 943Y

1982 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWY 943Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 4 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,125 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,125 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,050 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 48,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,057 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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CWY 943Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 CWY 943Y, 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 44 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 CWY 943Y registered?

CWY 943Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is CWY 943Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWY 943Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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