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T231 JAD

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 JAD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2024 36,752 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front FRONT ENGINE MOUNT CORRODING

Rear Inner Direction indicator insecure MEADS ATTENTION (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,458 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 34,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 34,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 34,269 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 34,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 34,017 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 33,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,620 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,537 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,013 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 21,396 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 21,396 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,218 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 18,152 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,442 miles

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

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

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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T231 JAD 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 66.7%.

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 T231 JAD, 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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T231 JAD is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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