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YLC 917X

1982 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,282 mi
Last recorded70,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Honda CX50038,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 917X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,282 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,498 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,727 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,592 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,401 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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YLC 917X is a 1982 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YLC 917X, 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

How do I check the history of YLC 917X?

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What year was YLC 917X registered?

YLC 917X is a 1982 Honda CX500, first registered on 9 June 1982.

Is YLC 917X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLC 917X shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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