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F473 OMO

1989 Honda XBR500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 OMO
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,449 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,981 miles

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

one of two position bulbs is work

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,474 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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F473 OMO is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F473 OMO, 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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F473 OMO is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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