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WER 799T

1978 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,792 mi
Last recorded66,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWER 799T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,789 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,319 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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WER 799T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WER 799T, 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 WER 799T?

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What year was WER 799T registered?

WER 799T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is WER 799T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WER 799T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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