MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil leaking on to front calipers (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARA 343T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ARA 343T, 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 ARA 343T registered?
ARA 343T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 19 October 1978.
Is ARA 343T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARA 343T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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