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E332 ATA

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 ATA
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle grip slow to release

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,021 miles

throttle sticking

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,203 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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E332 ATA is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E332 ATA, 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 E332 ATA registered?

E332 ATA is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E332 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E332 ATA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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