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C27 NAL

1985 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 NAL
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,487 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,707 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 70,699 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,264 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,669 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 58,257 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 72,395 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 71,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 71,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 42,659 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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C27 NAL is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C27 NAL, 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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What year was C27 NAL registered?

C27 NAL is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C27 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C27 NAL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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