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SKV 60W

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,736 mi
Last recorded28,736 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 60W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Front Stop lamp not working lever (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,496 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 28,496 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,735 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,640 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,210 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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SKV 60W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SKV 60W, 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 SKV 60W?

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What year was SKV 60W registered?

SKV 60W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is SKV 60W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKV 60W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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