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RYD 137V

1996 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CX50035,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 137V
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,973 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,973 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 55,947 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

crack in clutch lever

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,947 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

crack in clutch lever

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,627 miles

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

vin difficult to read

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,193 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 55,193 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,032 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake caliper pad shim incorrectly fitted

front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,032 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake caliper pad shim incorrectly fitted

front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 15 May 2009 51,886 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

metal plate fitted incorrectly to front brake caliper

rear suspension soft

Fail 14 May 2009 51,886 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

metal plate fitted incorrectly to front brake caliper

rear suspension soft

Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,803 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 47,801 miles

Front Upper Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

rear tyre low on tread to watch

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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RYD 137V is a 1996 Honda CX500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYD 137V, 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.

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RYD 137V is a 1996 Honda CX500, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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