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D308 LGL

1987 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,747 mi
Last recorded21,747 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Honda XBR50034,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 LGL
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 21,747 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 21,382 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,110 miles

advise top box insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2008 20,110 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

top box insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2007 18,336 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 113,425 miles

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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D308 LGL is a 1987 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D308 LGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D308 LGL registered?

D308 LGL is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 28 February 1987.

Is D308 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D308 LGL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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