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A798 FLH

1983 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,993 mi
Last recorded39,993 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 FLH
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 39,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,784 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 39,784 miles

Brake excessively binding front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,670 miles

Front brake lever has slight travel(lack of use)

Front fork gaiters fitted

Rear brake lever has slight travel(lack of use)

Slight fuel leak from carburrettor

Small oil leak from fill bung

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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A798 FLH is a 1983 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A798 FLH registered?

A798 FLH is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 13 August 1983.

Is A798 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A798 FLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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