MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda XBR500?
Based on 9,774 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E449 DEV is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E449 DEV, 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 E449 DEV registered?
E449 DEV is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 9 June 1988.
Is E449 DEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E449 DEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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