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FDV 784Y

1983 Honda CX500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Honda CX50037,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 784Y
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 42,111 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 42,109 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 41,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,047 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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FDV 784Y is a 1983 Honda CX500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1983 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDV 784Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CX500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDV 784Y registered?

FDV 784Y is a 1983 Honda CX500, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is FDV 784Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 784Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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