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E332 KBY

1988 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 KBY
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,085 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,012 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,012 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,772 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 35,770 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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 KBY is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E332 KBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E332 KBY registered?

E332 KBY is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E332 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E332 KBY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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