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DK51 LZV

2001 Honda SZX50S-1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,948 mi
Last recorded24,948 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda SZX50S-114,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LZV
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 24,948 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Front Brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front Fork Seals leaking excessively, plus Fork Stanchions Badly Scored and Pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working Front Brake Light Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front Tyre Valve Badly Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear Tyre Valve Badly Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering bearings slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Main Stand Dragging on the floor (Stand Spring Broken)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 24,935 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear shock absorber mount (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,753 miles

centre stand hevilly corroded and starting to get a bit weak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,169 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Feb 2014 21,169 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,032 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 14,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,506 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 12,497 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,264 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 7,037 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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DK51 LZV is a 2001 Honda SZX50S-1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 14,009 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 SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK51 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK51 LZV registered?

DK51 LZV is a 2001 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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