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T422 RDV

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,947 mi
Last recorded35,947 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT422 RDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 35,947 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,822 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 34,822 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Chain maladjusted (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,473 miles

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

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

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 swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 30,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,680 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 28,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,237 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2016 28,226 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort road test (3.3.A1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2012 25,509 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,747 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,747 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 16,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 5,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 4,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 4,822 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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T422 RDV is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T422 RDV, 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 T422 RDV registered?

T422 RDV is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T422 RDV safe to buy?

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