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OHR 804X

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,283 mi
Last recorded29,283 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 804X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,283 miles

back rack insercure (bolt missing)

Fail 12 Oct 2021 29,283 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back rack insercure (bolt missing)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,149 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 28,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,493 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,291 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,418 miles

exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear brake adjuster apears to be at end of adjustment

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,956 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,949 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 18,975 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,241 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 16,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,946 miles

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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OHR 804X 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 68.8%.

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 OHR 804X, 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

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What year was OHR 804X registered?

OHR 804X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OHR 804X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHR 804X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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