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T477 JEG

1999 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 JEG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,621 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 91,512 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

N/S bar end weight missing.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 91,512 miles

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

N/S bar end weight missing.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,321 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,625 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,515 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 42,349 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,278 miles

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

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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T477 JEG is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T477 JEG, 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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T477 JEG is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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