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PTV 837X

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTV 837X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,714 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise Blowing Underneath Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Advise Damping On Front Forks Is Poor (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Rear Tyre Is Perishing Advise Change Of Tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,713 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,628 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy Front Brake Spongy And Has Inadequate Reserve Travel (3.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose Brake Plate Loose On Torque Arm And Split Pin Missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,321 miles

rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,147 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,962 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,025 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,025 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,498 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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PTV 837X is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTV 837X, 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 PTV 837X registered?

PTV 837X is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 August 1981.

Is PTV 837X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTV 837X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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