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T399 WFG

1999 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,937 mi
Last recorded28,937 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 WFG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 28,477 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 28,260 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 25,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 24,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,233 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 24,233 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,872 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 22,869 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 21,999 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 21,442 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 20,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,615 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 19,615 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front 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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T399 WFG is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T399 WFG, 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 T399 WFG registered?

T399 WFG is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T399 WFG safe to buy?

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