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P753 BSS

1996 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,508 mi
Last recorded33,508 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 BSS
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Forks slightly corroded Front forks showing corrosion (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 33,477 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Forks slightly corroded Front forks showing corrosion (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 31,747 miles

Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively At spindle mount (1.1.15 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 30,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,605 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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P753 BSS is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,910 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 P753 BSS, 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 30 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P753 BSS registered?

P753 BSS is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P753 BSS safe to buy?

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