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JEK 246V

1980 Honda CX500

Green Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,290 mi
Last recorded25,290 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEK 246V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 25,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,289 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip split but still secure.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 25,289 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip split but still secure.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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JEK 246V is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Green with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JEK 246V, 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

How do I check the history of JEK 246V?

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What year was JEK 246V registered?

JEK 246V is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is JEK 246V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEK 246V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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