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ELT 188Y

1983 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 188Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,169 miles

service brake effort only met minimum limits

Fail 30 Jul 2020 56,148 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,745 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 54,727 miles

Brake performance not tested Both rear brakes are binding (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 53,780 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,486 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,427 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 188Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELT 188Y, 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.

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What year was ELT 188Y registered?

ELT 188Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is ELT 188Y safe to buy?

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