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DLU 201Y

1983 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

475 mi
Last recorded475 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 201Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 475 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 48,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 48,827 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

coolant leak

rear tyre valve

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,952 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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DLU 201Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLU 201Y, 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.

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What year was DLU 201Y registered?

DLU 201Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is DLU 201Y safe to buy?

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