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A935 VGC

1984 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Honda CX50039,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA935 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 7 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 2 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front no headlight beam image

Rear oil leaking onto rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2020 625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no mudgaurd fitted at time of test

Rear no mudgaurd fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2018 621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 621 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Forks excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 10 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,460 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,925 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 39,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 39,033 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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A935 VGC is a 1984 Honda CX500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A935 VGC, 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 A935 VGC registered?

A935 VGC is a 1984 Honda CX500, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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