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D118 DLX

1987 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,440 mi
Last recorded17,440 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XBR50034,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 DLX
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 16,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 15,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 12,343 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,456 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 246 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,278 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,909 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,860 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front lhs indicator loose

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda XBR500?

Based on 9,774 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 101
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 44
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Drive chain excessively loose 31
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D118 DLX is a 1987 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 34,386 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 XBR500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D118 DLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XBR500 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Honda XBR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D118 DLX registered?

D118 DLX is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D118 DLX safe to buy?

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