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R512 LKH

1998 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 LKH
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,941 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,132 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 29,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,686 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 25,473 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,473 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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R512 LKH is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R512 LKH, 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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What year was R512 LKH registered?

R512 LKH is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R512 LKH safe to buy?

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