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CPE 294Y

1994 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,588 mi
Last recorded2,588 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Honda CX50033,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 294Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 2,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 2,538 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre is unsuitable no dot mark or e mark (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right 1 of 2 headlights to far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly lock throttle picks up and doesn't return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure spindle pinch bolt loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced engine bolts 1x loose and 1x missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced engine bolts 1x missing and 1x loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swigarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside switch gear loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear brake peddle modified

Rear frame modified cut down (seat unit)

Rear mesh cable tied on rear wheel loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator loose bolt missing

Pass 1 May 2014 2,539 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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CPE 294Y is a 1994 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 33,850 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 CPE 294Y, 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 32 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPE 294Y registered?

CPE 294Y is a 1994 Honda CX500, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is CPE 294Y safe to buy?

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