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URX 496S

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,610 mi
Last recorded2,610 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURX 496S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,610 miles

battery cover missing

front shocks light misting of oil

rear shocks light misting of oil

Fail 15 May 2013 2,591 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

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

battery cover missing

Pass 15 May 2013 2,591 miles

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

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

battery cover missing

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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URX 496S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 35,402 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 URX 496S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of URX 496S?

You can check the full history of URX 496S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was URX 496S registered?

URX 496S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 25 July 1978.

Is URX 496S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URX 496S shows 3 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.

Does URX 496S have outstanding finance?

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