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BNH 408S

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,554 mi
Last recorded34,554 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 408S
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,554 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

rear of frame corroding

swinging arm corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,554 miles

rear of frame corroding

swinging arm corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,844 miles

clutch lever mounting damaged †front brake stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2007 32,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,073 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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.

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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BNH 408S is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNH 408S, 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 BNH 408S?

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What year was BNH 408S registered?

BNH 408S is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BNH 408S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNH 408S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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