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F842 HKP

1989 Honda XBR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,219 mi
Last recorded46,219 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Honda XBR50033,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 HKP
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,219 miles

h/lamp glass damaged

o/s read indicator damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2007 46,219 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

h/lamp glass chipped

o/s rear indicator damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,894 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 45,894 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F842 HKP is a 1989 Honda XBR500 in Silver 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 F842 HKP, 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 F842 HKP registered?

F842 HKP is a 1989 Honda XBR500, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F842 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 HKP 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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