MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Steering very stiff in operation (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda XBR500?
Based on 9,774 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D496 ALR is a 1987 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D496 ALR, 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 D496 ALR registered?
D496 ALR is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 20 February 1987.
Is D496 ALR safe to buy?
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