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RTT 681W

1981 Honda CX500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,475 mi
Last recorded3,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 681W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 3,475 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 3,392 miles

Stop lamp not working Front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Doesn't return. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 2,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 2,895 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 1,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,164 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,163 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,850 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 42,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,512 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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RTT 681W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RTT 681W, 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 RTT 681W registered?

RTT 681W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RTT 681W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 681W shows 15 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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