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BNK 657T

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 657T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,126 miles

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

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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BNK 657T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BNK 657T, 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 BNK 657T registered?

BNK 657T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is BNK 657T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 657T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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