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T396 KLF

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 KLF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,792 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,792 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,761 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 1,589 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 203 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 2,161 miles

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear swing arm slightly corrosion left hand side

Fail 6 Apr 2021 2,157 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear swing arm slightly corrosion left hand side

Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,630 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 69,630 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,439 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 47,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,577 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,647 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,082 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,797 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both fork legs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,797 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both fork legs pitted

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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T396 KLF is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T396 KLF, 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 T396 KLF registered?

T396 KLF is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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