
Honda CB500
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 499 cc
S812 TCLMOT history
S812 TCL is a silver petrol Honda CB500 first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 44,965 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S812 TCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- CB500
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S812 TCL was last recorded at 44,965 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 May 2019: 24,509 miles, lower than 39,330 miles on 24 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 41,880 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,085 miles
- Average per year
- 1,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,965 miles
- 2025 – 41,880 miles
- 2024 – 38,563 miles
- 2023 – 35,880 miles
- 2022 – 32,556 miles
- 2021 – 29,781 miles
- 2020 – 27,744 miles
- 2019 – 24,509 miles
- 2018 – 39,330 miles
- 2017 – 36,091 miles
- 2016 – 32,258 miles
- 2015 – 27,794 miles
- 2014 – 22,584 miles
- 2013 – 19,734 miles
- 2012 – 19,391 miles
- 2011 – 17,809 miles
- 2010 – 16,543 miles
- 2008 – 16,481 miles
- 2007 – 16,481 miles
- 2006 – 15,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Neutral light inop
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,965 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 44,965 miles
- Test number
- 812201521549
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail44,965 miles (+3,085)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,965 miles
- Test number
- 345462554965
- MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass41,880 miles (+3,317)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 41,880 miles
- Test number
- 294645665605
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,563 miles (+2,683)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 38,563 miles
- Test number
- 279437262718
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass35,880 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 35,880 miles
- Test number
- 845249230759
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but emitting correct beam when tested. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail35,880 miles (+3,324)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,880 miles
- Test number
- 742757530743
- DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but emitting correct beam when tested. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass32,556 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 32,556 miles
- Test number
- 727388440067
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail32,556 miles (+2,775)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,556 miles
- Test number
- 959693771350
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNeutral light inop
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,781 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 375594480407
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNeutral light inop
Fail29,781 miles (+2,037)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 872576721674
- DangerousRear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced topbox insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorFront Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNeutral light inop
Pass27,744 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 27,744 miles
- Test number
- 309926603473
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fail27,744 miles (+43)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,744 miles
- Test number
- 828984359000
- DangerousFront Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fail27,701 miles (+3,192)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,701 miles
- Test number
- 784051113411
- DangerousFront Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorChain guard insecure chain adjuster loose (6.1.7 (i))
- MajorDrive chain worn to excess worn and has several stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork tubes pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTop box loose and insecure
Pass24,509 miles (-14,821)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 24,509 miles
- Test number
- 274752560772
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass39,330 miles (+3,239)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,330 miles
- Test number
- 397483917654
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass36,091 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 36,091 miles
- Test number
- 487970054116
- AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn chain and sprockets (6.2.1e)
Pass32,258 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,258 miles
- Test number
- 603602217984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,794 miles (+5,210)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 27,794 miles
- Test number
- 148974555110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 22,584 miles
- Test number
- 247951644479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,584 miles (+2,850)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,584 miles
- Test number
- 337040644175
- FailureRear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Pass19,734 miles (+343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,734 miles
- Test number
- 149737753149
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass19,391 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 19,391 miles
- Test number
- 317238432108
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass17,809 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 17,809 miles
- Test number
- 329238551163
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Pass16,543 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 16,543 miles
- Test number
- 700247930169
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass16,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 16,481 miles
- Test number
- 840556958149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,481 miles (+1,419)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 16,481 miles
- Test number
- 920125987108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,062 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 15,062 miles
- Test number
- 133701486162
- AdvisoryUpper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Questions about S812 TCL
- Does S812 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S812 TCL is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S812 TCL?
- The MOT on S812 TCL is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S812 TCL done?
- S812 TCL was recorded at 44,965 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
- Has S812 TCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S812 TCL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S812 TCL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S812 TCL find?
- S812 TCL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; clutch lever shortened; exhaust noisy, and 7 more.
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