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ELF 419Y

1983 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,351 mi
Last recorded4,351 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 419Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 4,351 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 4,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 4,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 3,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 3,340 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 3,340 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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ELF 419Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ELF 419Y, 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

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What year was ELF 419Y registered?

ELF 419Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is ELF 419Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 419Y shows 6 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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