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T39 GKO

1999 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,823 mi
Last recorded17,823 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 GKO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 17,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 17,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 15,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,645 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 14,645 miles

Direction indicators not working indicator switch faulty.delay in indicators coming on & require holding on. (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,590 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 14,590 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,386 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,370 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,899 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,118 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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T39 GKO is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T39 GKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T39 GKO registered?

T39 GKO is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T39 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 GKO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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