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C399 AUB

1985 Honda XBR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 AUB
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 71,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,318 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,077 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,077 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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C399 AUB is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C399 AUB, 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 C399 AUB registered?

C399 AUB is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C399 AUB safe to buy?

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