MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
filler falling out of nearside tank but not leaking fuel
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
filler falling out of nearside tank but not leaking fuel
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HRN 159W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HRN 159W, 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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HRN 159W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 20 March 1981.
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