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SWH 288T

1995 Honda CX500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33 mi
Last recorded33 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Honda CX50038,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 288T
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 2 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,396 miles

Brakes just passed the test. They require further investigation

Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,396 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected foot pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes just passed the test. They require further investigation

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,396 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre belowe limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2016 55,396 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bolt loose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,396 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 55,396 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,019 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 55,018 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,599 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,840 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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SWH 288T is a 1995 Honda CX500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 38,432 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 SWH 288T, 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 31 years old, this Honda CX500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWH 288T registered?

SWH 288T is a 1995 Honda CX500, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is SWH 288T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 288T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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