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TAT 888W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAT 888W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,509 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,145 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,743 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 42,739 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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TAT 888W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TAT 888W, 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.

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What year was TAT 888W registered?

TAT 888W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is TAT 888W safe to buy?

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