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T369 RHW

1999 Honda CB500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT369 RHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 3,036 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 3,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 938 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 99,064 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

clutch lever/cable slightly stiff in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 91,354 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,564 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,564 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 81,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,204 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2014 73,479 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2014 73,479 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 70,265 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,265 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,181 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,437 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,588 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 48,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,133 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,011 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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T369 RHW is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T369 RHW, 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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What year was T369 RHW registered?

T369 RHW is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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