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Honda CB500

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T889 BGXMOT history

T889 BGX is a yellow petrol Honda CB500 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
64,974 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 BGX was last recorded at 64,974 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 17,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,779 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,195 miles
Average per year
1,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,974 miles
  • 2025 – 47,779 miles
  • 2024 – 47,745 miles
  • 2021 – 47,223 miles
  • 2014 – 47,213 miles
  • 2013 – 47,070 miles
  • 2012 – 40,304 miles
  • 2011 – 38,324 miles
  • 2010 – 36,259 miles
  • 2009 – 32,844 miles
  • 2008 – 30,367 miles
  • 2006 – 28,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,974 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front suspension assembly slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,974 miles (+17,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    838055724572
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass47,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    415618058323
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail47,779 miles (+34)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    520588122544
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail47,745 miles (+522)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    778885595211
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake lightly binding

  5. Pass47,223 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    927791365894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,213 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    167774404341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    297598473291
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Fail47,070 miles (+6,766)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    385188173288
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Pass40,304 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    856296982210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,324 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    785628291213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,259 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    273442080237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,844 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    891911209347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,742 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    144421079260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    443833508059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,367 miles (+1,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    944673908048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

  16. Pass28,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    850605756202
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

  17. Fail28,730 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    412892856270
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • 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 suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Questions about T889 BGX

Does T889 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 BGX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T889 BGX?
The MOT on T889 BGX is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 BGX done?
T889 BGX was recorded at 64,974 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,863 miles a year.
Has T889 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 BGX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T889 BGX 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 T889 BGX find?
T889 BGX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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