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TAG 869W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,641 mi
Last recorded55,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAG 869W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,641 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,641 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

throttle cable and taco cables require rerouting to them traping the steering stops

Pass 2 May 2009 51,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 49,113 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,092 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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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TAG 869W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAG 869W, 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 TAG 869W registered?

TAG 869W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is TAG 869W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAG 869W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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