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Honda CB500

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T398 JLEMOT history

T398 JLE is a red petrol Honda CB500 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 22,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
22,743 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 JLE
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
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T398 JLE was last recorded at 22,743 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,741 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,743 miles
  • 2024 – 22,741 miles
  • 2019 – 21,653 miles
  • 2018 – 15,473 miles
  • 2016 – 6,166 miles
  • 2015 – 4,863 miles
  • 2014 – 3,756 miles
  • 2013 – 3,659 miles
  • 2011 – 3,555 miles
  • 2010 – 3,374 miles
  • 2009 – 2,892 miles
  • 2008 – 2,434 miles
  • 2007 – 2,047 miles
  • 2006 – 953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail22,743 miles
  • DangerousRear tyre covered in brake fluid
  • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail22,743 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,743 miles
    Test number
    114223446654
    • DangerousRear tyre covered in brake fluid
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  2. Fail22,741 miles (+405)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    837189065339
    • DangerousNearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  3. Pass22,336 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    22,336 miles
    Test number
    492089289108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,653 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,653 miles
    Test number
    228457214702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,473 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    990156851088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,716 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    8,716 miles
    Test number
    532130752086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass6,166 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    6,166 miles
    Test number
    314480464923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,863 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,863 miles
    Test number
    107781338217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength front pads getting low (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to limit/slight cracking (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight side wall cracking rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))
  9. Pass3,756 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    3,756 miles
    Test number
    968968964252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass3,659 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    3,659 miles
    Test number
    655775753156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  11. Pass3,555 miles (+181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,555 miles
    Test number
    336414571163
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  12. Pass3,374 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    3,374 miles
    Test number
    244905670441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,892 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    2,892 miles
    Test number
    413109359186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,434 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    2,434 miles
    Test number
    251999568149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,047 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    2,047 miles
    Test number
    883117567165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass953 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    953 miles
    Test number
    421071556126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail953 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    953 miles
    Test number
    654518336126
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Questions about T398 JLE

Does T398 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 JLE expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 JLE?
The MOT on T398 JLE expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 JLE done?
T398 JLE was recorded at 22,743 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 1,169 miles a year.
Has T398 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 JLE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T398 JLE 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 T398 JLE find?
T398 JLE failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: rear tyre covered in brake fluid; rear brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.

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