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JAW 996V

1997 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,402 mi
Last recorded35,402 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CX50032,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAW 996V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,561 miles

rear axle tyre getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,786 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,794 miles

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 19,533 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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JAW 996V is a 1997 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,781 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 JAW 996V, 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 29 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAW 996V?

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What year was JAW 996V registered?

JAW 996V is a 1997 Honda CX500, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is JAW 996V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAW 996V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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