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ELT 150Y

1983 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 150Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 70,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,910 miles

front calipers have fluid on them but no visible signs of a leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,900 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,085 miles

front brakes bind slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,960 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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ELT 150Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Red 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 ELT 150Y, 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 ELT 150Y?

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What year was ELT 150Y registered?

ELT 150Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is ELT 150Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELT 150Y 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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