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R352 RSW

1997 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,144 mi
Last recorded11,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 RSW
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 10,820 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 10,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,578 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 9,532 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,980 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake pad lining insercure/loose, come unglued, recommend new brake pads fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 1,978 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 1,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 622 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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R352 RSW is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R352 RSW, 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 R352 RSW registered?

R352 RSW is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R352 RSW safe to buy?

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