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Honda CB500

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T261 MKJMOT history

T261 MKJ is a red petrol Honda CB500 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
88,562 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 MKJ was last recorded at 88,562 miles on 13 May 2024, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,918 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,562 miles
  • 2021 – 87,918 miles
  • 2020 – 86,146 miles
  • 2019 – 82,409 miles
  • 2018 – 80,290 miles
  • 2017 – 66,548 miles
  • 2016 – 64,527 miles
  • 2015 – 62,244 miles
  • 2014 – 58,338 miles
  • 2013 – 56,014 miles
  • 2012 – 53,854 miles
  • 2011 – 52,637 miles
  • 2010 – 50,880 miles
  • 2007 – 50,754 miles
  • 2006 – 49,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,562 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,562 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    487215474626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,918 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    604561545352
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass86,146 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    388171846521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,409 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    523584780758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,290 miles (+13,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    306268977400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp slightly discoloured head light discoulored (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass66,548 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    736591738298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,527 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    765240508885
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and Rear. (3.3.A1d)

  8. Pass62,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    821756319482
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  9. Fail62,244 miles (+3,906)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    511164551582
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  10. Pass58,338 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    749239834263
    • NoteSmall cut in rear tyre

  11. Fail58,327 miles (+2,313)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    737042834231
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • NoteSmall cut in rear tyre

  12. Pass56,014 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,014 miles
    Test number
    886212213241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,854 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    289957832203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  14. Pass52,637 miles (+1,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    406308421228
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass50,880 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    684932180034
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass50,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    463697907403
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  17. Fail50,754 miles (+1,079)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    320816887410
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  18. Pass49,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    672034856157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,675 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    164994856110
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Questions about T261 MKJ

Does T261 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 MKJ expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 MKJ?
The MOT on T261 MKJ expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 MKJ done?
T261 MKJ was recorded at 88,562 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has T261 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 MKJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T261 MKJ 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 T261 MKJ find?
T261 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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