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MSR 147Y

1982 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,871 mi
Last recorded46,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSR 147Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 46,173 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 43,784 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) front spindle split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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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MSR 147Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 MSR 147Y, 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 44 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 MSR 147Y registered?

MSR 147Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is MSR 147Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSR 147Y 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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