MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH PROP SHAFT KNUCKLE JOINTS WORN/LOOSE
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested BRAKES SEIZED (1.2.1 (g))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released HAND CONTROLS (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PROP SHAFT LOOSE BOTH ENDS
slight play in head stock bearings
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
play in propshaft spline
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in propshaft spline
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GDE 17W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GDE 17W, 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 GDE 17W registered?
GDE 17W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is GDE 17W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GDE 17W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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