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R291 ADL

1997 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,714 mi
Last recorded8,714 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 ADL
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 8,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 8,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 8,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 8,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 8,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 8,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 8,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 8,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 8,535 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,549 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 8,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,073 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,971 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,927 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 7,927 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,885 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 7,742 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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R291 ADL is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R291 ADL, 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 R291 ADL registered?

R291 ADL is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R291 ADL safe to buy?

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