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HJM 41W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 41W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,247 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,240 miles

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

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive vertical misalignment which adversely affects the handling of the combination (5.3.2)

Sidecar wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Sidecar wheel spindle loose (5.2.3b)

Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,807 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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HJM 41W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJM 41W, 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 HJM 41W registered?

HJM 41W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 21 February 1981.

Is HJM 41W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJM 41W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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