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A172 UON

1983 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,271 mi
Last recorded33,271 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA172 UON
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,271 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 33,261 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,248 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,448 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,747 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,055 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,033 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,565 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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A172 UON is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A172 UON, 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 A172 UON registered?

A172 UON is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A172 UON safe to buy?

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