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OKE 741W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,435 mi
Last recorded25,435 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKE 741W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,280 miles

slight perishing on front tyre

Fail 23 May 2017 25,280 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

slight perishing on front tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,278 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,447 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,095 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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OKE 741W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OKE 741W, 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 OKE 741W registered?

OKE 741W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is OKE 741W safe to buy?

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