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Q35UTG

1998 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,997 mi
Last recorded46,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CX50029,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ35UTG
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,997 miles

no main beam tell tail light

Fail 4 Jul 2025 46,997 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

no main beam tell tail light

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,826 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 46,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,906 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,486 miles

handbrake bracket requires stiffening.

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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Q35UTG is a 1998 Honda CX500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,980 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 Q35UTG, 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 28 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q35UTG registered?

Q35UTG is a 1998 Honda CX500, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is Q35UTG safe to buy?

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