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D517 RUR

1987 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,770 mi
Last recorded33,770 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XBR50034,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 RUR
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 33,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 33,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,477 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 32,477 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,646 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 31,027 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,027 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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D517 RUR 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 66.7%.

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 D517 RUR, 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 D517 RUR registered?

D517 RUR is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D517 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D517 RUR shows 9 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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