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ULA 846W

1997 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,513 mi
Last recorded30,513 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda CX50032,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 846W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 30,513 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,498 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 29,410 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 29,008 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

brake light not working with rear brake applied.[ok on a bike this age.]

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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ULA 846W is a 1997 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,781 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 ULA 846W, 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 29 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULA 846W registered?

ULA 846W is a 1997 Honda CX500, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is ULA 846W safe to buy?

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