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YCD 89Y

1983 Honda CX500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,586 mi
Last recorded34,586 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCD 89Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,586 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroded in various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,566 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,329 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 30,220 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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YCD 89Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,306 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 YCD 89Y, 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 43 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 YCD 89Y registered?

YCD 89Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is YCD 89Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCD 89Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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