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NDB 536W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDB 536W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,030 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,030 miles

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

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Fail 4 May 2013 36,920 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,320 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,348 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear tyre begining to perish.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,348 miles

Rear tyre begining to perish.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,323 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 35,323 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,206 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,210 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,113 miles

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

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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NDB 536W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NDB 536W, 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

How do I check the history of NDB 536W?

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What year was NDB 536W registered?

NDB 536W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 29 March 1981.

Is NDB 536W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDB 536W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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