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D823 MNF

1987 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,850 mi
Last recorded43,850 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XBR50034,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD823 MNF
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,268 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,310 miles

No chain guard at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 39,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 32,295 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 27,118 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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D823 MNF is a 1987 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D823 MNF, 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 D823 MNF registered?

D823 MNF is a 1987 Honda XBR500, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D823 MNF safe to buy?

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