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YKR 617X

2003 Honda CX500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda CX50056,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 617X
MakeHonda
ModelCX500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,227 miles

horn tone slightly poor

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,629 miles

horn a bit quiet

slight bind to n/s wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,629 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose both rear (4.2.A.1e)

horn a bit quiet

slight bind to n/s wheel

Pass 12 May 2015 57,338 miles

indicators slightly delayed

o/s/r service and parking brake slightly low effort

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2014 57,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 16 May 2014 57,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tow electics not wired up

Pass 4 May 2013 56,482 miles

oil leak

trailer electrics not connected

Fail 3 May 2013 56,458 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine not turning of with switch

oil leak

seat partially insecure

trailer electrics not connected

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,399 miles

exhaust slightly leaking

front tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear tail lamps partly working

Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,399 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust slightly leaking

front tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear tail lamps partly working

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,868 miles

front additional side light not working

oil leak

slight play to n/s/f trailing arm

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,868 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front additional side light not working

oil leak

slight play to n/s/f trailing arm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,181 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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YKR 617X is a 2003 Honda CX500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda CX500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 56,458 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 YKR 617X, 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 23 years old, this Honda CX500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YKR 617X registered?

YKR 617X is a 2003 Honda CX500, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is YKR 617X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 617X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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