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ULA 936W

1981 Honda CX500

White Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 936W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024
Pass 26 Jul 2023

Both front forks misting oil

Small oil leak front of engine

Pass 28 Jul 2022
Pass 7 Jun 2021
Pass 9 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018
Fail 25 Sep 2018

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever insecure adjuster loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,271 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,829 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 33,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,825 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 32,077 miles

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 936W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in White with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULA 936W, 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 ULA 936W registered?

ULA 936W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULA 936W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 936W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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