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RCA 179Y

1983 Honda CX650

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,060 mi
Last recorded44,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Honda CX65035,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 179Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX650
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,060 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear rubber bush brake component slightly worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,021 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,157 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 41,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,391 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,367 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 39,267 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,808 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CX650?

Based on 2,042 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
suspension bush has excessive free play 10
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RCA 179Y is a 1983 Honda CX650 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 35,700 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 CX650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCA 179Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCA 179Y registered?

RCA 179Y is a 1983 Honda CX650, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is RCA 179Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 179Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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