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C555 WGV

1986 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda XBR50037,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 WGV
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 74,425 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,231 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,231 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,821 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 55,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,593 miles

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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C555 WGV is a 1986 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C555 WGV, 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 C555 WGV registered?

C555 WGV is a 1986 Honda XBR500, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C555 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 WGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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