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A494 FPG

1984 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,046 mi
Last recorded63,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda CX50039,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 FPG
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,151 miles

Rear rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2017 59,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,034 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,632 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,417 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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A494 FPG is a 1984 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1984 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 39,634 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 A494 FPG, 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 42 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A494 FPG registered?

A494 FPG is a 1984 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A494 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A494 FPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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