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P515 SUC

1997 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

16,854 mi
Last recorded16,854 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 SUC
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,569 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 16,569 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 16,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,146 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 15,146 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,764 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,399 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,130 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,773 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,418 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,096 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,096 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 9,553 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,284 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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P515 SUC is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P515 SUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P515 SUC registered?

P515 SUC is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P515 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 SUC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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