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R321 YOF

1998 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,300 mi
Last recorded21,300 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 YOF
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,300 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,298 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,085 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 22 Feb 2013 21,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 201,145 miles

centre of frame corroding

engine cover plastic touching exhaust and starting to melt cover

exhaust corroding

frame slightly corroded at rear underneath

front forks corroding

some panels slightly loose fitting

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,591 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 9,101 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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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R321 YOF is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 R321 YOF, 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 28 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R321 YOF is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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