MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm near bottom mount of shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Rubber boot missing on compensator rod customer advised
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Rubber boot missing on compensator rod customer advised
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda XBR500?
Based on 9,774 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.
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C272 AAE is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1985 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 37,576 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 C272 AAE, 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 41 years old, this Honda XBR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C272 AAE is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C272 AAE safe to buy?
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