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E376 AWE

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

551 mi
Last recorded551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 AWE
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Off road type of bike no direction indicators.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 296 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 296 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock mirror catching fuel tank on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 2 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,012 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,856 miles

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

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,771 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,974 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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E376 AWE is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E376 AWE, 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 E376 AWE registered?

E376 AWE is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E376 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E376 AWE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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