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R643 AEW

1997 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,304 mi
Last recorded10,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 AEW
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,304 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,467 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,246 miles

1 front tyre has cracks in side wall 2 rear tyre is worn unevenly out of shape

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 9,246 miles

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

1 front tyre has cracks in side wall 2 rear tyre is worn unevenly out of shape

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,692 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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R643 AEW is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R643 AEW, 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 R643 AEW registered?

R643 AEW is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R643 AEW safe to buy?

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