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SST 429S

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,024 mi
Last recorded58,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 429S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,307 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,587 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 44,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

fairing sceen cracked

Pass 30 May 2011 44,288 miles

fairing sceen cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,841 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,813 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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SST 429S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SST 429S, 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 SST 429S registered?

SST 429S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SST 429S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SST 429S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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