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LFR 274W

1996 Honda CX500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,074 mi
Last recorded27,074 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda CX50035,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 274W
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 27,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 27,055 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 26,805 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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LFR 274W is a 1996 Honda CX500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,777 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 LFR 274W, 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 30 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFR 274W?

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What year was LFR 274W registered?

LFR 274W is a 1996 Honda CX500, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is LFR 274W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 274W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFR 274W have outstanding finance?

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