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ELB 969Y

1983 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,949 mi
Last recorded64,949 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 969Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,949 miles

Centre stand broken

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,594 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,448 miles

front fork stanchions chrome pitted!

front mudguard stay bolt missing! (mounting hole broken!)

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

rear number plate smaller than the legal size but can be read at 15 metre distance!

rear wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

Fail 18 Sep 2006 64,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

front fork stanchion chrome pitted!

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

rear number plate smaller than the legal size but can be read at 15 metre distance!

rear wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

front mudguard stay bolt missing!(mounting hole broken!)

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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ELB 969Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc 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 ELB 969Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELB 969Y?

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What year was ELB 969Y registered?

ELB 969Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is ELB 969Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELB 969Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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