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R842 SRH

1998 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,542 mi
Last recorded32,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 SRH
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,044 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,247 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,895 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,629 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 18,616 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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R842 SRH is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Green 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 R842 SRH, 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 R842 SRH registered?

R842 SRH is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R842 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 SRH 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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