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T181 APO

1999 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,377 mi
Last recorded31,377 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 APO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 31,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,494 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2MM TREAD LEFT (1MM THE LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,575 miles

O/S front indicator slightly loose.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,119 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,119 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,281 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn intermitant

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,866 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,866 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,636 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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T181 APO is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T181 APO, 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.

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T181 APO is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T181 APO safe to buy?

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