MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
rear tyre cracking on side walls
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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.
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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.
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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?
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