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E729 XYD

1988 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,137 mi
Last recorded23,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE729 XYD
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,137 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 23,137 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2013 23,127 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2012 23,096 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,488 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,484 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,176 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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E729 XYD is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E729 XYD, 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 E729 XYD registered?

E729 XYD is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E729 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E729 XYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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