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SWW 80W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,027 mi
Last recorded16,027 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWW 80W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,027 miles

advise as per sheet number 491427457007

fork seal's may be upside down ?

Fail 26 Feb 2007 16,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

head light pop out of mounting

nearside rear lower shocker bolt fitted wrong

offside front brake hose inscure

rear brake at end of adjusment

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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SWW 80W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWW 80W, 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 SWW 80W?

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What year was SWW 80W registered?

SWW 80W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is SWW 80W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWW 80W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWW 80W have outstanding finance?

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