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C520 TBY

1986 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,628 mi
Last recorded43,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda XBR50037,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 TBY
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 43,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,154 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,984 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 42,982 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 42,707 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,013 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 41,013 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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C520 TBY is a 1986 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,966 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 C520 TBY, 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 40 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 C520 TBY?

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What year was C520 TBY registered?

C520 TBY is a 1986 Honda XBR500, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C520 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C520 TBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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