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T394 ABL

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 ABL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,377 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 62,365 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

o/s/f indicator needs attention

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,564 miles

both tyres cracked/perished & rear worn close to limit

chain cover loose

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever bent

handlebars bent

rear brake pedal bent

Pass 24 May 2010 54,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 54,321 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 50,695 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 45,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 41,912 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,508 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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T394 ABL is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T394 ABL, 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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T394 ABL is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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