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P409 GJH

1997 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,102 mi
Last recorded4,102 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 GJH
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 4,102 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front and Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight Noise when rear wheel rotated

Pass 6 Feb 2024 3,993 miles

Front tyre slight age related cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 2,883 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 2,883 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 2,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 2,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 1,929 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SJ50?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre tread not clearly visible 40
Headlamp aim too high 34
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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P409 GJH is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda SJ50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P409 GJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SJ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P409 GJH registered?

P409 GJH is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P409 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 GJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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