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EBP 463W

1981 Honda Cx 500

Beige Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,267 mi
Last recorded2,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda Cx 50022,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBP 463W
MakeHonda
ModelCx 500
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 2,267 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 2,243 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component Tyre damaged in tread area. (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel more than one fixing missing Axle locking device missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,206 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

cut in rear tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2017 1,668 miles

rear tyre contacts number plate over bumps

seat mounting nuts missing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 10 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Honda Cx 500?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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EBP 463W is a 1981 Honda Cx 500 in Beige with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Honda Cx 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,200 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 Cx 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBP 463W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cx 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Honda Cx 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBP 463W registered?

EBP 463W is a 1981 Honda Cx 500, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is EBP 463W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBP 463W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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