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F800 KDB

1989 Honda XBR500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,925 mi
Last recorded35,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 KDB
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,925 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 35,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,073 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,142 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sprocket carrier worn but not excessively

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,017 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside exhaust silencer slightly insecure

Pass 22 May 2015 30,675 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 30,536 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 30,197 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 30,197 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rere tyre cut in tread

sidestand pivot worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

sidestand pivot worn

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

sidestand pivot worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,402 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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F800 KDB is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F800 KDB, 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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F800 KDB is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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