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HTA 550V

1980 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 550V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,167 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,167 miles

Central Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,708 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,708 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Footrest insecure split pin broken (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,240 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released sticky switch on brake light (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride footpeg split pin half way in (6.2.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,790 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,069 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 70,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,296 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,189 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,304 miles

Rear tyre just legal 1mm of tread all around the centre.

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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HTA 550V is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 39,685 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 HTA 550V, 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 46 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 HTA 550V registered?

HTA 550V is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is HTA 550V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTA 550V shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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