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SWE 166Y

1982 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,712 mi
Last recorded36,712 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 166Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,712 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

noise from rear drum area

Fail 11 Aug 2022 36,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

noise from rear drum area

Pass 6 Feb 2021 36,387 miles

no rear seat

wiring loose likely to short out

Fail 6 Feb 2021 36,387 miles

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

wiring loose likely to short out

Pass 2 May 2019 36,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 36,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SWE 166Y is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 SWE 166Y, 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 44 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 SWE 166Y?

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What year was SWE 166Y registered?

SWE 166Y is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is SWE 166Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 166Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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