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LWE 965W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 965W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 66,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Poor front suspension damping.

Pass 4 May 2020 66,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Poor front suspension damping.

Fail 4 May 2020 66,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Poor front suspension damping.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,815 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,811 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,811 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,064 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,011 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 62,364 miles

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

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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LWE 965W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LWE 965W, 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 LWE 965W registered?

LWE 965W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is LWE 965W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 965W shows 15 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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