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ESF 238W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,588 mi
Last recorded48,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 238W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,588 miles

electrical switches worn

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,492 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 47,450 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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ESF 238W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,105 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 ESF 238W, 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 45 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 ESF 238W?

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What year was ESF 238W registered?

ESF 238W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ESF 238W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESF 238W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESF 238W have outstanding finance?

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