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Honda CB500

Bronze · Petrol · 1996 · 499 cc

P123 VBVMOT history

P123 VBV is a bronze petrol Honda CB500 first used on 12 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 23,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
23,989 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P123 VBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P123 VBV was last recorded at 23,989 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2019: 22,331 miles, lower than 25,226 miles on 19 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,989 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 23,989 miles
  • 2019 – 22,331 miles
  • 2017 – 25,226 miles
  • 2016 – 22,083 miles
  • 2015 – 21,902 miles
  • 2014 – 21,708 miles
  • 2012 – 20,666 miles
  • 2011 – 20,383 miles
  • 2010 – 18,140 miles
  • 2009 – 17,913 miles
  • 2008 – 17,875 miles
  • 2007 – 17,650 miles
  • 2006 – 16,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,989 miles
    Test number
    730120923900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail23,989 miles (+1,658)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,989 miles
    Test number
    118857878940
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass22,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    302509594337
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail22,331 miles (-2,895)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    757106370424
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass25,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    586678582425
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  6. Fail25,226 miles (+3,143)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    419602838991
    • DangerousLocking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain clip link loose (6.2.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  7. Pass22,083 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    300464401318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,902 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    815511205196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,708 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,708 miles
    Test number
    179206414167
    • Repaired at testRear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

  10. Pass21,708 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,708 miles
    Test number
    517286214181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,666 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,666 miles
    Test number
    236009902032
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  12. Pass20,666 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,666 miles
    Test number
    575859302020
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  13. Pass20,383 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    735111581046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,140 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    250235280089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,913 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,913 miles
    Test number
    774104319118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,875 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,875 miles
    Test number
    580980248233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    103167537294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,650 miles (+680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    392237137472
    • Repaired at testBrake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

  19. Pass16,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,970 miles
    Test number
    984951596215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P123 VBV

Does P123 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P123 VBV expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P123 VBV?
The MOT on P123 VBV expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P123 VBV done?
P123 VBV was recorded at 23,989 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 413 miles a year.
Has P123 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P123 VBV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P123 VBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P123 VBV find?
P123 VBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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