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E446 OMD

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE446 OMD
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,497 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 62,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,729 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 50,659 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,073 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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E446 OMD is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E446 OMD, 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 E446 OMD registered?

E446 OMD is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E446 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E446 OMD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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