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FYT 361V

1998 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,582 mi
Last recorded41,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CX50029,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 361V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 41,582 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right mounting bent (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Footrest slightly loose all (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose wrong seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,104 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,794 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,790 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted bush (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,092 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2015 40,092 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,197 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 38,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 38,619 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,274 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,529 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,529 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 43,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 43,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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FYT 361V is a 1998 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,980 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 FYT 361V, 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 28 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FYT 361V is a 1998 Honda CX500, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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