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E277 AHR

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,352 mi
Last recorded48,352 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 AHR
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,575 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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E277 AHR is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 34,983 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 E277 AHR, 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 38 years old, this Honda XBR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E277 AHR?

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What year was E277 AHR registered?

E277 AHR is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E277 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E277 AHR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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