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P899 SNV

1997 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,562 mi
Last recorded27,562 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 SNV
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,871 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 23,871 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,743 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2007 17,199 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,345 miles

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

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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P899 SNV is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P899 SNV, 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 P899 SNV registered?

P899 SNV is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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