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A756 FLH

1983 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 FLH
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,121 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,107 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,070 miles

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

Inner Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,730 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 37,727 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,513 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,513 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,313 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,312 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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A756 FLH is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Red with a 498cc 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 A756 FLH, 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 A756 FLH registered?

A756 FLH is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A756 FLH safe to buy?

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