MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition retest exhaust - engine wouldnt run (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s underinflated (4.1.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s underinflated (4.1.2e)
Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MAW 805W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MAW 805W, 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.
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What year was MAW 805W registered?
MAW 805W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 March 1981.
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