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OIJ 5432

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,716 mi
Last recorded37,716 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIJ 5432
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,716 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,711 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OIJ 5432 is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OIJ 5432, 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 OIJ 5432 registered?

OIJ 5432 is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is OIJ 5432 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIJ 5432 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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