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Honda CB500

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

S78 TCAMOT history

S78 TCA is a green petrol Honda CB500 first used on 30 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 28,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
28,097 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 TCA was last recorded at 28,097 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,097 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 28,097 miles
  • 2022 – 26,493 miles
  • 2020 – 26,198 miles
  • 2019 – 22,176 miles
  • 2018 – 13,573 miles
  • 2017 – 13,566 miles
  • 2015 – 13,134 miles
  • 2014 – 11,461 miles
  • 2013 – 8,150 miles
  • 2012 – 6,111 miles
  • 2011 – 4,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    242996901549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,097 miles (+1,604)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    461398435012
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  3. Pass26,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    234288108170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,493 miles (+295)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    169507530538
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,198 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    891292172645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,173 miles (+44)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,173 miles
    Test number
    500280293849
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail26,129 miles (+3,953)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,129 miles
    Test number
    903885993464
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  8. Pass22,176 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    996752277040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,573 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    13,573 miles
    Test number
    192031742854
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

  10. Pass13,566 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    13,566 miles
    Test number
    834660818178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,134 miles (+1,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    768827145118
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass11,461 miles (+3,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,461 miles
    Test number
    695474934113
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  13. Pass8,150 miles (+2,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,150 miles
    Test number
    189459523132
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  14. Pass6,111 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    6,111 miles
    Test number
    745620242138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,084 miles (+1,925)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,084 miles
    Test number
    945633632117
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
    • FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

  16. Pass4,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,159 miles
    Test number
    615275021104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 TCA

Does S78 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 TCA expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 TCA?
The MOT on S78 TCA expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 TCA done?
S78 TCA was recorded at 28,097 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
Has S78 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 TCA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 TCA 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 S78 TCA find?
S78 TCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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