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TNK 704W

1981 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 704W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2011 49,859 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 4,859 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,844 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front tyre showing some signs of perish

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,829 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,371 miles

Rear 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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TNK 704W 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 TNK 704W, 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 TNK 704W registered?

TNK 704W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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