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DKO 838Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,396 mi
Last recorded9,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKO 838Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 9,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 8,643 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 7,824 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 May 2012 7,789 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension assembly component restricted in operation (9.2.5e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Front wheel spindle loose (9.2.8a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

rear axle mounting bolts - locking devices not fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 6,265 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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DKO 838Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKO 838Y, 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 DKO 838Y registered?

DKO 838Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 14 December 1982.

Is DKO 838Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKO 838Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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