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RLY 534W

1981 Honda CX500

Grey Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 534W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,528 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,528 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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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RLY 534W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Grey with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLY 534W, 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

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What year was RLY 534W registered?

RLY 534W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is RLY 534W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLY 534W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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