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Honda CB500

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T181 APOMOT history

T181 APO is a yellow petrol Honda CB500 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 31,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,377 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 APO was last recorded at 31,377 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,132 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,377 miles
  • 2025 – 31,132 miles
  • 2024 – 30,893 miles
  • 2023 – 30,483 miles
  • 2022 – 29,889 miles
  • 2021 – 29,494 miles
  • 2020 – 29,191 miles
  • 2019 – 28,575 miles
  • 2018 – 28,119 miles
  • 2017 – 27,721 miles
  • 2016 – 27,281 miles
  • 2015 – 26,691 miles
  • 2014 – 25,765 miles
  • 2013 – 24,496 miles
  • 2012 – 23,740 miles
  • 2011 – 22,518 miles
  • 2010 – 21,519 miles
  • 2009 – 20,823 miles
  • 2008 – 19,866 miles
  • 2007 – 18,894 miles
  • 2006 – 17,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,377 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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,377 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    702636563176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,132 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    294248396748
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass30,893 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    576659044516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  4. Pass30,483 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    579877966107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,889 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    182629282198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,494 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    531130306219
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2MM TREAD LEFT (1MM THE LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass29,191 miles (+616)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    301701596347
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,575 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    28,575 miles
    Test number
    596371679450
    • AdvisoryO/S front indicator slightly loose.
  9. Pass28,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    844840485807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  10. Fail28,119 miles (+398)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    831672208188
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  11. Pass27,721 miles (+440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    792212611939
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low.
  12. Pass27,281 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    643826560604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  13. Pass26,691 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    686000995081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,765 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,765 miles
    Test number
    875413864088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,496 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,496 miles
    Test number
    218008073081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,740 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,740 miles
    Test number
    155233782451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,518 miles (+999)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    867764181033
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteHorn intermitant
  18. Pass21,519 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    161356480453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,823 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    450015079001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    610314778098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  21. Fail19,866 miles (+972)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    163134178088
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  22. Pass18,894 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,894 miles
    Test number
    472289577085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    782240996010
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Questions about T181 APO

Does T181 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 APO is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 APO?
The MOT on T181 APO is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 APO done?
T181 APO was recorded at 31,377 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 687 miles a year.
Has T181 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 APO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T181 APO 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 T181 APO find?
T181 APO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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