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CHK 474T

1978 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,884 mi
Last recorded50,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda CX50035,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHK 474T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 50,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 50,750 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 50,750 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2012 49,994 miles

Headlamp adjusters tight possibly corroded

Fail 19 May 2012 49,994 miles

Headlamp adjusters tight possibly corroded

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,608 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,316 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,462 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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CHK 474T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHK 474T, 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.

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What year was CHK 474T registered?

CHK 474T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is CHK 474T safe to buy?

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