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R625 DWS

1998 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,099 mi
Last recorded24,099 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2012 24,099 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,728 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 19,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,994 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,018 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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R625 DWS is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R625 DWS, 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 R625 DWS registered?

R625 DWS is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R625 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 DWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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