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T434 EBM

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,872 mi
Last recorded41,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT434 EBM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 41,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,871 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,855 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit KEEP CHECK ON TYRE PRESSURES (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,547 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 40,547 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,091 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,764 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 30,354 miles

steering head bearings are starting to become notchy in the centre position.

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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T434 EBM is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T434 EBM, 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 T434 EBM registered?

T434 EBM is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 August 1999.

Is T434 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T434 EBM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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