MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Front Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Offside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
How Reliable is the Honda XBR500?
Based on 9,774 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F738 RHY is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 F738 RHY, 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 F738 RHY registered?
F738 RHY is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F738 RHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F738 RHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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