MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has little reserve travel.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake lever has little reserve travel.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AAY 717T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1978 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 35,402 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 AAY 717T, 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 48 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AAY 717T registered?
AAY 717T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 7 August 1978.
Is AAY 717T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AAY 717T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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