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WAR 843W

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,139 mi
Last recorded36,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 843W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,139 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,132 miles

Ns indicator mounting insecure but not likely to fall off.

Slight perrishing on side walls of front tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,515 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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WAR 843W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAR 843W, 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

How do I check the history of WAR 843W?

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What year was WAR 843W registered?

WAR 843W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WAR 843W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 843W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAR 843W have outstanding finance?

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