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AVO 723T

1978 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 723T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,147 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 77,135 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,123 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

condition of feul pipe from tap to carb

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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AVO 723T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 AVO 723T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVO 723T?

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What year was AVO 723T registered?

AVO 723T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is AVO 723T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVO 723T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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