MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CX500?
Based on 20,820 MOT tests across 3,408 vehicles.
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EFW 178T is a 1978 Honda CX500 in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EFW 178T, 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 EFW 178T registered?
EFW 178T is a 1978 Honda CX500, first registered on 2 November 1978.
Is EFW 178T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFW 178T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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