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R243 YAH

1997 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 YAH
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,227 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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R243 YAH is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R243 YAH, 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 R243 YAH registered?

R243 YAH is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R243 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 YAH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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