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M140 LRJ

1994 Honda ST50-K

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

7,486 mi
Last recorded7,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda ST50-K4,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 LRJ
MakeHonda
ModelST50-K
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 7,486 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 7,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 7,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 7,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 7,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,351 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 7,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,218 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,056 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 6,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 6,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,174 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,720 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,058 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST50-K?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
58
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Drive chain excessively loose 2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 2
Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired 2
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M140 LRJ is a 1994 Honda ST50-K in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Honda ST50-K models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.6% with a typical mileage of 4,656 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 ST50-K fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M140 LRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST50-K typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Honda ST50-K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M140 LRJ registered?

M140 LRJ is a 1994 Honda ST50-K, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M140 LRJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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