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G997 HVG

1989 Honda SA50-J

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,452 mi
Last recorded8,452 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda SA50-J4,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 HVG
MakeHonda
ModelSA50-J
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 8,452 miles

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

frame and exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2007 7,418 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear stand tied up

Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,418 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear stand tied up

Pass 3 Feb 2006 4,885 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SA50-J?

Based on 348 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 6
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G997 HVG is a 1989 Honda SA50-J in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Honda SA50-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 4,861 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 SA50-J fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G997 HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SA50-J typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Honda SA50-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G997 HVG registered?

G997 HVG is a 1989 Honda SA50-J, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G997 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G997 HVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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