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EDN 399W

1980 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,823 mi
Last recorded72,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDN 399W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,823 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,155 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,027 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2008 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,470 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 66,549 miles

Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Upper Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Upper Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,799 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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EDN 399W is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDN 399W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDN 399W?

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What year was EDN 399W registered?

EDN 399W is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EDN 399W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDN 399W shows 10 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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