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DJK 135W

1980 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJK 135W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,649 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,595 miles

front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,588 miles

Centre Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 52,542 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,488 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,488 miles

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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DJK 135W is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 39,685 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 DJK 135W, 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 46 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJK 135W registered?

DJK 135W is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 4 August 1980.

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