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HCG 889W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,453 mi
Last recorded35,453 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 889W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front and rear mudgaurds very rusty......

rear swinging arm rusty.....

rust present n/s/r foot peg mounting.....

Pass 21 May 2010 33,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,341 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,197 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,010 miles

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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HCG 889W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCG 889W, 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

How do I check the history of HCG 889W?

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What year was HCG 889W registered?

HCG 889W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HCG 889W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCG 889W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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