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E320 EMJ

1988 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,473 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,700 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,690 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

headlamp pattern indistinct

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,552 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre cracking

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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E320 EMJ is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Red 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 E320 EMJ, 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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What year was E320 EMJ registered?

E320 EMJ is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E320 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E320 EMJ 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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