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T387 NKJ

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,259 mi
Last recorded33,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 NKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 33,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 18,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 4,095 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 3,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 3,340 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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T387 NKJ is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T387 NKJ, 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 T387 NKJ registered?

T387 NKJ is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T387 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T387 NKJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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