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F646 FGN

1989 Honda XBR500

Maroon Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 FGN
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 44,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,352 miles

front brake lever is quite spongey

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,342 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,036 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Gear lever insecure on spline

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2010 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,530 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,062 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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F646 FGN is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Maroon with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F646 FGN, 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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F646 FGN is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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