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S541 SJV

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,023 mi
Last recorded35,023 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 SJV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,023 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

water is leaking from bottom of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 34,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,082 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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S541 SJV is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 S541 SJV, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S541 SJV?

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What year was S541 SJV registered?

S541 SJV is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S541 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S541 SJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S541 SJV have outstanding finance?

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