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E437 CTO

1988 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 CTO
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 50,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 49,682 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 494,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,153 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,956 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,623 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,094 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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E437 CTO is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E437 CTO, 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 E437 CTO registered?

E437 CTO is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 2 March 1988.

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