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R659 AFU

1997 Honda SJ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,125 mi
Last recorded21,125 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AFU
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,487 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 14,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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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R659 AFU is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R659 AFU, 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 R659 AFU registered?

R659 AFU is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R659 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 AFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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