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XLJ 348X

1982 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,091 mi
Last recorded44,091 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 348X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,091 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 40,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,046 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,188 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,186 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,141 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,131 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,623 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 31,623 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,128 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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XLJ 348X is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,944 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 XLJ 348X, 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 44 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 XLJ 348X registered?

XLJ 348X is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XLJ 348X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 348X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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