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E841 ENU

1988 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,448 mi
Last recorded37,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 ENU
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2017 35,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,093 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,349 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,646 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 30,042 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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E841 ENU is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E841 ENU, 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 E841 ENU registered?

E841 ENU is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E841 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E841 ENU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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