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MDT 329W

1997 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,895 mi
Last recorded26,895 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CX50032,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 329W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,895 miles

differant set of brake pads from off side to near side

front brakes feel grabby under load

off side front caliper has pad shim petruding out .

oil weaping on off side of engine.

rear of frame and swing arm has lots of rust patches .

small cracks in front tyre

throttle cables and heated grip cable fouling on tank at full lock.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,995 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake needs drum cleaning out (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,868 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,060 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 41,060 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,232 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 39,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,700 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,700 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,916 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Oil leak

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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MDT 329W is a 1997 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,781 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 MDT 329W, 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 29 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MDT 329W registered?

MDT 329W is a 1997 Honda CX500, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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