CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJH 854X

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,808 mi
Last recorded38,808 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 854X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 38,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,808 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted reaction bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,430 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 38,418 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 38,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,936 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,909 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 42,568 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
Full Honda CX500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJH 854X is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,105 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 LJH 854X, 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 45 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 LJH 854X?

You can check the full history of LJH 854X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJH 854X registered?

LJH 854X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 August 1981.

Is LJH 854X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 854X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJH 854X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJH 854X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.