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Honda CB500

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T685 XBVMOT history

T685 XBV is a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
50,122 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 XBV was last recorded at 50,122 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,110 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,122 miles
  • 2024 – 50,057 miles
  • 2023 – 49,480 miles
  • 2022 – 47,553 miles
  • 2020 – 45,890 miles
  • 2019 – 42,615 miles
  • 2018 – 38,435 miles
  • 2017 – 37,936 miles
  • 2016 – 36,165 miles
  • 2014 – 34,364 miles
  • 2013 – 30,225 miles
  • 2012 – 29,391 miles
  • 2011 – 29,359 miles
  • 2010 – 29,330 miles
  • 2009 – 29,269 miles
  • 2008 – 29,158 miles
  • 2007 – 28,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,122 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,122 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,122 miles
    Test number
    102526370565
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Fail50,110 miles (+53)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    657891014818
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass50,057 miles (+577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    627871566925
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass49,480 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    898274181035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  5. Fail49,458 miles (+1,905)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    996024959094
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass47,553 miles (+1,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    288093883197
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass45,890 miles (+3,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    411140038772
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose Silencer clamp is incorrectly fitted and securing springs are missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest is loose/damaged (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass42,615 miles (+4,180)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    100325936108
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryStand rubbing on drive chain.

  9. Pass38,435 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    241727417661
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass37,936 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    310438321629
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorated

  11. Pass36,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    167892607699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,163 miles (+1,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,163 miles
    Test number
    951279007965
    • FailureRear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

  13. Pass34,364 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    349564914290
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  14. Pass30,225 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    268593483107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,391 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    398794992105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,359 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,359 miles
    Test number
    569283901230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,330 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,330 miles
    Test number
    953813400292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,269 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    790527379199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    483690298155
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  20. Pass29,158 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    571530898112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    613484697084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about T685 XBV

Does T685 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 XBV expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 XBV?
The MOT on T685 XBV expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 XBV done?
T685 XBV was recorded at 50,122 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has T685 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 XBV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T685 XBV 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 T685 XBV find?
T685 XBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: drive chain worn but not considered excessive; front tyre worn close to the legal limit; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy.

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