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F155 KAU

1989 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,315 mi
Last recorded35,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 KAU
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 34,897 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 34,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,797 miles

Pillion seat cover fitted at time of test.

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 33,715 miles

Pillion seat cover fitted.

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,715 miles

Pillion seat cover fitted.

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 33,410 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 33,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 32,957 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,840 miles

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

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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F155 KAU is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,814 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 F155 KAU, 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 37 years old, this Honda XBR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F155 KAU registered?

F155 KAU is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F155 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F155 KAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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