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1999 Harley-Davidson MT500Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 0 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Limited Data

Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Recall History (4 recalls)

99V148000Sep 1999

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

99V149000Sep 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."

99V150000Sep 1999

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE MANUAL CHOKE LEVER IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."

99V151000Sep 1999

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER OWNER NOTIFICATION AS SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR PART 575.6.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Harley-Davidson MT500 Model Years

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1999 Harley-Davidson MT500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 reliable?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Harley-Davidson MT500 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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