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RLD 836W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,734 mi
Last recorded2,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLD 836W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 2,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 2,360 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,127 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 12,127 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 11,248 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RLD 836W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLD 836W, 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

How do I check the history of RLD 836W?

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What year was RLD 836W registered?

RLD 836W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is RLD 836W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLD 836W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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