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A643 VBO

1983 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,804 mi
Last recorded42,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 VBO
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,804 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,245 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,719 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,869 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,644 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 38,644 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 37,300 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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A643 VBO is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A643 VBO, 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 A643 VBO registered?

A643 VBO is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A643 VBO safe to buy?

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