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ESH 231Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESH 231Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 15,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,630 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 15,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,344 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,723 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 13,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

front suspension slightly soft

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,646 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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ESH 231Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 ESH 231Y, 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 44 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 ESH 231Y registered?

ESH 231Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ESH 231Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESH 231Y 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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