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Honda CB500

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 499 cc

T96 RFSMOT history

T96 RFS is a black petrol Honda CB500 first used on 2 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 16,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
16,646 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 RFS
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
2 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 RFS was last recorded at 16,646 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,125 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,646 miles
  • 2024 – 16,125 miles
  • 2023 – 16,104 miles
  • 2022 – 15,848 miles
  • 2019 – 14,731 miles
  • 2018 – 14,713 miles
  • 2017 – 14,690 miles
  • 2016 – 14,599 miles
  • 2015 – 14,546 miles
  • 2014 – 14,539 miles
  • 2013 – 14,483 miles
  • 2012 – 14,386 miles
  • 2011 – 14,345 miles
  • 2010 – 13,580 miles
  • 2009 – 12,991 miles
  • 2008 – 10,271 miles
  • 2007 – 6,685 miles
  • 2006 – 6,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,646 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 has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,646 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    16,646 miles
    Test number
    271033270272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,125 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    295878281758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail16,104 miles (+256)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    947921506230
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass15,848 miles (+1,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    452086155051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded rear shocks have corrosion but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear swingarm has corrosion but not to excess
    • AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion but not to excess

  5. Pass14,731 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    658033985427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,713 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    560327289134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,690 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,690 miles
    Test number
    928640094844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,599 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,599 miles
    Test number
    271113156564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,546 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    165919925164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,539 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,539 miles
    Test number
    775621144188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,483 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,483 miles
    Test number
    995911133111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,386 miles
    Test number
    475285422197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,386 miles (+41)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,386 miles
    Test number
    548792422177
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass14,345 miles (+765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,345 miles
    Test number
    696823721116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass13,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,580 miles
    Test number
    652204620160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,580 miles (+589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,580 miles
    Test number
    130744120185
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

  17. Pass12,991 miles (+2,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,991 miles
    Test number
    410967229147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass10,271 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,271 miles
    Test number
    982269628145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  19. Pass6,685 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,685 miles
    Test number
    654062357185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,582 miles
    Test number
    653238766253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T96 RFS

Does T96 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 RFS is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T96 RFS?
The MOT on T96 RFS is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T96 RFS done?
T96 RFS was recorded at 16,646 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 519 miles a year.
Has T96 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 RFS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T96 RFS 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 T96 RFS find?
T96 RFS passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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