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M949 SJH

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 SJH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 32,380 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 32,380 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,179 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 31,179 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,082 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,082 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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M949 SJH is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M949 SJH, 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 M949 SJH registered?

M949 SJH is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M949 SJH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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