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T161 JBA

1999 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,012 mi
Last recorded58,012 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 58,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,772 miles

Nearside Side stand spring weekended

Pass 5 May 2022 53,194 miles

Side stand spring weak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,622 miles

front tyre has a slow puncture

Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,593 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre has a slow puncture

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,202 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,197 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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T161 JBA is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T161 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T161 JBA registered?

T161 JBA is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T161 JBA safe to buy?

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