MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOT 270X is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FOT 270X, 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.
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What year was FOT 270X registered?
FOT 270X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is FOT 270X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOT 270X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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