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T549 ASL

1999 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,673 mi
Last recorded35,673 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Cb 500 S22,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 ASL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 35,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,546 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,495 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,495 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,330 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,235 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,183 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Slight cut on rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,218 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 33,218 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 32,488 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 31,547 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,453 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,624 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,689 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,857 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,053 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,279 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 21,795 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 21,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 21,087 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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T549 ASL is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,279 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 Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T549 ASL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T549 ASL is a 1999 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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