MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts insecure, fouling on guard and near to front wheel (3.2.B2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Nearside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
battery power low
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre showing signs of perishing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre showing signs of perishing
Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OAU 5W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OAU 5W, 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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OAU 5W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 30 March 1981.
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