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C351 YUG

1985 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,246 mi
Last recorded43,246 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 YUG
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 43,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 42,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2016 41,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,081 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,695 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,370 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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C351 YUG is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C351 YUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C351 YUG registered?

C351 YUG is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C351 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 YUG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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