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M59 SAJ

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,436 mi
Last recorded34,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 SAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2014 34,436 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,277 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,220 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 32,220 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,936 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,936 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2009 29,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,089 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,793 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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M59 SAJ is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M59 SAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M59 SAJ registered?

M59 SAJ is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M59 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M59 SAJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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