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T485 UMA

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 UMA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,526 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,141 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,887 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

swinging arm/shockers rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front binding slightly/

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,698 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,698 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,048 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,699 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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T485 UMA is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T485 UMA, 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 T485 UMA registered?

T485 UMA is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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