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A417 SGH

1983 Honda CX500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA417 SGH
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,629 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 51,629 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

twin bulbs in rear lamp. one not working tail or brake

Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,943 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 48,471 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,281 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,268 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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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A417 SGH is a 1983 Honda CX500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A417 SGH, 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 A417 SGH registered?

A417 SGH is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A417 SGH safe to buy?

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