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D54 NGJ

1986 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Honda XBR50037,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 NGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,002 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,305 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,300 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,722 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,417 miles

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

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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D54 NGJ is a 1986 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D54 NGJ, 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

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What year was D54 NGJ registered?

D54 NGJ is a 1986 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is D54 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D54 NGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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