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ELF 469Y

1983 Honda CX500

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,613 mi
Last recorded62,613 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 469Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,613 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,611 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,787 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 57,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 54,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,440 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 469Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 469Y, 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 469Y registered?

ELF 469Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is ELF 469Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 469Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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