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C552 UAB

1986 Honda XBR500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda XBR50037,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 UAB
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 66,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 66,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 65,783 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 65,783 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,734 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,734 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing n/s top yoke bolt missing (2.3.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive slight wear in cush drive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars bar to tank clearance on r/h lock (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,551 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 65,534 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,991 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,493 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

play in swingarm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2010 63,051 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,045 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight 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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C552 UAB is a 1986 Honda XBR500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C552 UAB, 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.

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What year was C552 UAB registered?

C552 UAB is a 1986 Honda XBR500, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C552 UAB safe to buy?

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