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Honda CB500

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 499 cc

FSU 983MOT history

FSU 983 is a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 20,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
20,127 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 983
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 983 was last recorded at 20,127 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,737 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
1,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,127 miles
  • 2025 – 19,737 miles
  • 2024 – 19,300 miles
  • 2023 – 18,348 miles
  • 2022 – 17,004 miles
  • 2021 – 15,913 miles
  • 2019 – 14,210 miles
  • 2018 – 13,197 miles
  • 2017 – 12,668 miles
  • 2014 – 48,458 miles
  • 2013 – 47,470 miles
  • 2011 – 46,080 miles
  • 2010 – 45,140 miles
  • 2009 – 419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,127 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,127 miles (+390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    20,127 miles
    Test number
    215777581524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass19,737 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    787331121588
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass19,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    447807244402
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail19,300 miles (+952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    900865044617
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass18,348 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    371193861407
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard damaged

  6. Pass17,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    109144743780
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail17,004 miles (+1,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    448993227853
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass15,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    15,913 miles
    Test number
    916262573355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail15,913 miles (+1,703)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,913 miles
    Test number
    409670643218
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass14,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,210 miles
    Test number
    246098958858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,210 miles (+1,013)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,210 miles
    Test number
    154722455898
    • MajorFront Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass13,197 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    889471215597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,668 miles
    Test number
    268658769131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass49,451 km (+232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,451 km
    Test number
    184197927750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,219 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,219 km
    Test number
    797999185121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    737440294136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,331 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,331 km
    Test number
    318138644101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    777928773146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,470 km (+557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,470 km
    Test number
    569778273105
    • FailureRear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass46,913 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,913 km
    Test number
    808563572134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,080 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    129702351110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,140 miles (+44,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    274586660130
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  23. Pass419 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    419 miles
    Test number
    252616139489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSU 983

What vehicle is registration FSU 983 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 983 on a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 31 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FSU 983 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSU 983 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSU 983?
The MOT on FSU 983 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSU 983 done?
FSU 983 was recorded at 20,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 1,183 miles a year.
Has FSU 983 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 983 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on FSU 983 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on FSU 983 find?
FSU 983 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear drive chain worn but not considered excessive; rear exhaust noisy.

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