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C551 CUU

1985 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,179 mi
Last recorded62,179 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda XBR50037,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 CUU
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,141 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,112 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,778 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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C551 CUU 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 62.5%.

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 C551 CUU, 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 C551 CUU?

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What year was C551 CUU registered?

C551 CUU is a 1985 Honda XBR500, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C551 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 CUU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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