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R156 UUJ

1997 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,545 mi
Last recorded17,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 UUJ
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 17,545 miles

Front Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre perishing in tread area

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 16,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 14,065 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 14,065 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 9,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 9,995 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 9,593 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 6,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 4,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,551 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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R156 UUJ is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R156 UUJ, 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 R156 UUJ registered?

R156 UUJ is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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