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ADU 798S

1978 Honda CX500

Turquoise Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

436 mi
Last recorded436 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 798S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 335 miles

front forks covered by giators

Fail 24 Apr 2014 117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 50,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,522 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 50,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,267 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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ADU 798S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Turquoise with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ADU 798S, 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 ADU 798S registered?

ADU 798S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is ADU 798S safe to buy?

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