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T398 JLE

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,743 mi
Last recorded22,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 JLE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 22,743 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre covered in brake fluid

Fail 19 Dec 2024 22,741 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 22,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 21,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 15,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 6,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 4,863 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength front pads getting low (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to limit/slight cracking (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight side wall cracking rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 3,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,555 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 2,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 953 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 953 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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T398 JLE is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T398 JLE, 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 T398 JLE registered?

T398 JLE is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T398 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T398 JLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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