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MKN 269W

1981 Honda CX500

Grey Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,195 mi
Last recorded169,195 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKN 269W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 169,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,659 miles

slight binding on front brake

Pass 5 May 2006 30,903 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,902 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

top engine mounting bolt missing

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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MKN 269W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Grey with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MKN 269W, 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 MKN 269W registered?

MKN 269W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MKN 269W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKN 269W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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