MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Front Tyre is sightly perished
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Oil leak Engine oil leak
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda Cx 500?
Based on 887 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEH 551W is a 1980 Honda Cx 500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1980 Honda Cx 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 49,896 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 Cx 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEH 551W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cx 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda Cx 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OEH 551W registered?
OEH 551W is a 1980 Honda Cx 500, first registered on 15 August 1980.
Is OEH 551W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEH 551W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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