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C404 FDW

1985 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC404 FDW
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 49,025 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,474 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,474 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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C404 FDW is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C404 FDW, 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

How do I check the history of C404 FDW?

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What year was C404 FDW registered?

C404 FDW is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C404 FDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C404 FDW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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