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T199 TYA

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 TYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,752 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,926 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,466 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,490 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,085 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight slack between exhaust can and down pipes (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 45,752 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight slack between exhaust can and down pipes (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,445 miles

fork inners are pitted seals may have ashort service life

Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 43,244 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,111 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

slightly spongy front brake

Fail 1 Apr 2014 42,101 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slightly noisy rear brake

slightly spongy front brake

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,844 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,345 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,957 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,895 miles

slight binding of front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2005 23,570 miles

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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T199 TYA is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T199 TYA, 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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T199 TYA is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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