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E572 YAK

1988 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE572 YAK
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,230 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,148 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,117 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,051 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,818 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear tyres slightly perished

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,734 miles

Both tyres slightly perished

Front brake slightly spongy but efficient

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,493 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 41,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,078 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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E572 YAK is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E572 YAK, 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 E572 YAK registered?

E572 YAK is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E572 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E572 YAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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