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BGG 860S

1978 Honda CX500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,037 mi
Last recorded10,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGG 860S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 May 2009 10,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 8,490 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 7,994 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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BGG 860S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGG 860S, 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

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What year was BGG 860S registered?

BGG 860S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is BGG 860S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGG 860S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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