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Honda CB500

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T551 KDDMOT history

T551 KDD is a red petrol Honda CB500 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
43,863 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 KDD
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 KDD was last recorded at 43,863 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,852 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,863 miles
  • 2023 – 43,287 miles
  • 2022 – 42,696 miles
  • 2020 – 42,571 miles
  • 2019 – 41,760 miles
  • 2018 – 39,964 miles
  • 2017 – 39,207 miles
  • 2016 – 38,356 miles
  • 2015 – 37,342 miles
  • 2014 – 35,989 miles
  • 2013 – 33,900 miles
  • 2012 – 32,183 miles
  • 2011 – 30,096 miles
  • 2010 – 27,973 miles
  • 2009 – 26,475 miles
  • 2008 – 25,535 miles
  • 2007 – 23,885 miles
  • 2006 – 22,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,863 miles
  • AdvisoryChain guard missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Road spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Road spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Road spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front front tyre wall slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both tyres starting to perish due to age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,863 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    580487697480
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing

  2. Fail43,852 miles (+565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    929593021208
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryRoad spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass43,287 miles (+591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    937119806538
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,696 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    688572441557
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre perished

  5. Pass42,571 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    609809865708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyre wall slightly cracked

  6. Fail42,567 miles (+807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,567 miles
    Test number
    214005786368
    • MajorNearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyre wall slightly cracked

  7. Pass41,760 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,760 miles
    Test number
    608806163075
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres starting to perish due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail41,757 miles (+1,793)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    115986509349
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres starting to perish due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass39,964 miles (+757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,964 miles
    Test number
    135885051857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,207 miles (+851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    237892895803
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator stalk repaired with tape

  11. Pass38,356 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    965113263778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,342 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    467534385166
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

  13. Pass35,989 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,989 miles
    Test number
    106324184148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,904 miles (+2,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    935156374179
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  15. Pass33,900 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    426413783110
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass32,183 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    285527882430
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass30,096 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    188466081116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,973 miles (+1,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    484539380156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  19. Pass26,475 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    383717989155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,535 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,535 miles
    Test number
    741182798135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,885 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    640108697102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  22. Fail23,874 miles (+1,827)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    243350397152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  23. Pass22,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    652829696157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,047 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    270431796157
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
    • FailureRear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Questions about T551 KDD

Does T551 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 KDD expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 KDD?
The MOT on T551 KDD expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 KDD done?
T551 KDD was recorded at 43,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 1,212 miles a year.
Has T551 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 KDD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T551 KDD 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 T551 KDD find?
T551 KDD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: chain guard missing.

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