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ELJ 303Y

1983 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,094 mi
Last recorded68,094 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 303Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,687 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty switch cleaner applied (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,539 miles

left fork leg drain bolt hole has been repaired

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,535 miles

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

left upper engine mount bolt loose and it would appear the tread has stripped, the bolt cannot come out as the rad cowl will stop it

Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,461 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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ELJ 303Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELJ 303Y, 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 ELJ 303Y registered?

ELJ 303Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is ELJ 303Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELJ 303Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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