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A414 RFB

1983 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,104 mi
Last recorded45,104 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 RFB
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 45,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,647 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,855 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 43,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 42,854 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,950 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,284 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,284 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,070 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,254 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 36,925 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 34,924 miles

Pillion footpegs starting to "droop".

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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A414 RFB is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A414 RFB, 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.

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What year was A414 RFB registered?

A414 RFB is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 27 August 1983.

Is A414 RFB safe to buy?

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