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KPC 843W

1980 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Honda CX50039,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPC 843W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,090 miles

Rear rear tyre cracking slighty

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,627 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,624 miles

Footrest insecure l/h rear (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,332 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,930 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,084 miles

Offside Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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KPC 843W is a 1980 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPC 843W, 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 KPC 843W registered?

KPC 843W is a 1980 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KPC 843W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPC 843W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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