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VOV 616S

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,797 mi
Last recorded67,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 616S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,729 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,174 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,768 miles

little reserve travel on front brake

Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

little reserve travel on front brake

Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 33,848 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 33,258 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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VOV 616S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOV 616S, 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 VOV 616S?

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What year was VOV 616S registered?

VOV 616S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VOV 616S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 616S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VOV 616S have outstanding finance?

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