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E339 UYD

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE339 UYD
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 32,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,671 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 32,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyre slightly perished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,404 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,332 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,053 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,053 miles

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

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,296 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,296 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,845 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,367 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,057 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 27,057 miles

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

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

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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E339 UYD is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E339 UYD, 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 E339 UYD registered?

E339 UYD is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E339 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E339 UYD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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