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F411 HWV

1988 Honda XBR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,962 mi
Last recorded47,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 HWV
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,908 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,767 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear chain sprocket cush drive free play

Fail 1 Jul 2016 46,766 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear chain sprocket cush drive free play

Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,759 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Inner Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

gear l;ever loos

handgrips worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,729 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bar ends missing

frant mudgard damaged

gear lever loos

right side panel missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,362 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 44,232 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F411 HWV is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F411 HWV, 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 F411 HWV registered?

F411 HWV is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F411 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F411 HWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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