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EHU 300W

1981 Honda CX500

Brown Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,071 mi
Last recorded5,071 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHU 300W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 5,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 4,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 2,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 2,603 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 1,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 1,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,846 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,462 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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EHU 300W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Brown with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHU 300W, 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 45 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 EHU 300W?

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What year was EHU 300W registered?

EHU 300W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is EHU 300W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHU 300W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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