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JBP 784X

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,686 mi
Last recorded3,686 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBP 784X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 3,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 3,682 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 3,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 3,089 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 1,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 1,776 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 5 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 5 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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JBP 784X is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 JBP 784X, 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 44 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBP 784X registered?

JBP 784X is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is JBP 784X safe to buy?

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