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Honda CB500

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

T46 JAUMOT history

T46 JAU is a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
52,702 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 JAU was last recorded at 52,702 miles on 1 May 2025, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,184 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
1,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,702 miles
  • 2023 – 52,184 miles
  • 2021 – 52,136 miles
  • 2018 – 52,018 miles
  • 2017 – 51,968 miles
  • 2016 – 51,943 miles
  • 2015 – 48,675 miles
  • 2014 – 45,256 miles
  • 2013 – 42,469 miles
  • 2012 – 40,959 miles
  • 2011 – 40,679 miles
  • 2010 – 35,816 miles
  • 2009 – 34,185 miles
  • 2008 – 31,816 miles
  • 2007 – 29,607 miles
  • 2006 – 25,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,702 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.

  • Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,702 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    347056175493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,184 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,184 miles
    Test number
    725900692040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,136 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    957814401072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,018 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    896677545791
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,968 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    358169521156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,943 miles (+3,268)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    716524187720
    • FailureFront position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn slight out shape
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre nail in tread

  7. Pass48,675 miles (+3,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    149275125158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  8. Pass45,256 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,256 miles
    Test number
    469796234185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,252 miles (+2,783)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,252 miles
    Test number
    175403324115
    • FailureDrive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  10. Pass42,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    117748583053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,469 miles (+1,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    759038083049
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  12. Pass40,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    977818382047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,959 miles (+280)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    288468682024
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • NoteSide light bulb is blue

  14. Pass40,679 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    688646211154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,816 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    202727010137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,815 miles (+1,630)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,815 miles
    Test number
    793137600143
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  17. Pass34,185 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    264881439171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,816 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    901983138150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,798 miles (+2,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,798 miles
    Test number
    134599528165
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

  20. Pass29,607 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    911483427184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,792 miles
    Test number
    882096726132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 JAU

Does T46 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 JAU expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 JAU?
The MOT on T46 JAU expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 JAU done?
T46 JAU was recorded at 52,702 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 1,417 miles a year.
Has T46 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 JAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T46 JAU 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 T46 JAU find?
T46 JAU passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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