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WWT 868J

1988 Honda XBR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,676 mi
Last recorded47,676 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda XBR50034,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 868J
MakeHonda
ModelXBR500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 46,172 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,669 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 44,669 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 42,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,670 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 33,670 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,631 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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WWT 868J is a 1988 Honda XBR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda XBR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 34,983 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 WWT 868J, 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 38 years old, this Honda XBR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWT 868J?

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What year was WWT 868J registered?

WWT 868J is a 1988 Honda XBR500, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is WWT 868J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 868J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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