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SCO 257T

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,241 mi
Last recorded1,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 257T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 1,009 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2013 794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

forks set at slightly different heights

front brake hoses run close to front tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 788 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

forks set at slightly different heights

front brake hoses run close to front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 1 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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SCO 257T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 35,402 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 SCO 257T, 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 48 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 SCO 257T registered?

SCO 257T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is SCO 257T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 257T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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