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YGH 408W

1981 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CX50038,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGH 408W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,305 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

nearside brake light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2015 51,166 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear tyre cracking on nearside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear tyre cracking on nearside wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,063 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 45,895 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,790 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,663 miles

Both front discs worn.

Handle bar grips in poor condition.

Rear brake lever hieght adjuster missing/damaged.

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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YGH 408W is a 1981 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGH 408W, 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 YGH 408W registered?

YGH 408W is a 1981 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is YGH 408W safe to buy?

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