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SLP 417W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLP 417W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 53,421 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,270 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,799 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,178 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bike corrodeing through out

front brake spongy border line

Fail 27 May 2008 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bike corrodeing through out

front brake spongy border line

rear tyre has a pun and deep cuts border line

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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SLP 417W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SLP 417W, 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 SLP 417W registered?

SLP 417W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is SLP 417W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLP 417W shows 12 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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