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LMK 514W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMK 514W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,541 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 49,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,442 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

Main beam warning light comes on when low beam is selected

Right hand horn loose

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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LMK 514W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LMK 514W, 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

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What year was LMK 514W registered?

LMK 514W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LMK 514W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMK 514W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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