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RCV 250Y

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 250Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,632 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,205 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,080 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 41,080 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 40,691 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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RCV 250Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 RCV 250Y, 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 44 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 RCV 250Y registered?

RCV 250Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is RCV 250Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCV 250Y shows 8 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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