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GHG 332W

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,411 mi
Last recorded67,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 332W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,411 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headstock / frame work slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,548 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,913 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,891 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front mudguard is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,860 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front mudguard is corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 59,271 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre wearing uneven in tread pattern

Fail 20 May 2011 59,233 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre wearing uneven in tread pattern

Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,200 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 56,702 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

fuel tank starting to corrod on offside front face

Pass 5 May 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,694 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

spitpin missing front wheel nut

Fail 6 May 2006 53,693 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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GHG 332W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GHG 332W, 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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GHG 332W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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