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OLJ 586W

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,071 mi
Last recorded3,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 586W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,071 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 3,068 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 May 2013 1,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 May 2013 1,684 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2012
Pass 3 May 2011 464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 439 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,858 miles

dip beam poor

Fail 8 Jun 2009 2,858 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

dip beam poor

Pass 16 Jun 2008 167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 167 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch cable starting to fray.

number plate not showing b.s.i number.

side stand locking nut missing.

throttle cable lock nut insecure,

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,396 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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OLJ 586W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OLJ 586W, 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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What year was OLJ 586W registered?

OLJ 586W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is OLJ 586W safe to buy?

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