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WGB 932W

1981 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,297 mi
Last recorded20,297 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGB 932W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 20,297 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight drag at front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,297 miles

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

slight drag at front brake

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,925 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Small cut on rear tyre.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 19,925 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Small cut on rear tyre.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 19,896 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Slight cut on rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,829 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 19,829 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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WGB 932W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 WGB 932W, 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 WGB 932W registered?

WGB 932W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WGB 932W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGB 932W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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