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T46 JAU

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 JAU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 52,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 51,943 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Front Tyre worn slight out shape

Rear Tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 May 2015 48,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,256 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 45,252 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,469 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 42,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,959 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

side light bulb is blue

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,816 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,815 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 34,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,816 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 31,798 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,792 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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T46 JAU is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T46 JAU, 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 T46 JAU registered?

T46 JAU is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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