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C550 KTL

1985 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,675 mi
Last recorded42,675 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 KTL
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,675 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Front front side light not working

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 42,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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C550 KTL is a 1985 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C550 KTL, 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 C550 KTL registered?

C550 KTL is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C550 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C550 KTL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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