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D65 APC

1987 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda XBR50034,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 APC
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 55,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,719 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,666 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 54,666 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,020 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 52,415 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,741 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 46,995 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D65 APC is a 1987 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D65 APC, 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 D65 APC registered?

D65 APC is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D65 APC safe to buy?

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