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OPY 848X

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,752 mi
Last recorded46,752 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 848X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,752 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,734 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,342 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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OPY 848X is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPY 848X, 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

How do I check the history of OPY 848X?

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What year was OPY 848X registered?

OPY 848X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OPY 848X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPY 848X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPY 848X have outstanding finance?

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