CarVerify

Free Car Check

C980 LMR

1986 Honda CX650

White Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,383 mi
Last recorded26,383 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda CX65037,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 LMR
MakeHonda
ModelCX650
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
View full Honda CX650 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 26,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,246 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 26,246 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 25,472 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 25,472 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2022 24,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 24,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 23,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,724 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,165 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower bush has slight play (2.4.A2a(i))

front fork gators fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,085 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,454 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CX650?

Based on 2,042 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
suspension bush has excessive free play 10
Full Honda CX650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C980 LMR is a 1986 Honda CX650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Honda CX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 37,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CX650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C980 LMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Honda CX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C980 LMR?

You can check the full history of C980 LMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C980 LMR registered?

C980 LMR is a 1986 Honda CX650, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C980 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C980 LMR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C980 LMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C980 LMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.