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F705 PYR

1989 Honda XBR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 PYR
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,085 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,077 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,067 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear tyre rubs on inner gard.

slight buckle in front wheel rim.

slightly binding front brake.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,725 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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F705 PYR is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F705 PYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F705 PYR registered?

F705 PYR is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F705 PYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 PYR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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