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KCR 896Y

1982 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,132 mi
Last recorded45,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 896Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,559 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 43,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,550 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,507 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,130 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,108 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,839 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,839 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 31,946 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

nearside rear exhaust can corroded / has poor quality repair

Pass 10 Dec 2005 31,737 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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KCR 896Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KCR 896Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCR 896Y registered?

KCR 896Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is KCR 896Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 896Y shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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