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GCU 233W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,699 mi
Last recorded59,699 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCU 233W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front for prop is lose

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 577,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,769 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GCU 233W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCU 233W, 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

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What year was GCU 233W registered?

GCU 233W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is GCU 233W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCU 233W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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