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R84 NWN

1997 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,109 mi
Last recorded16,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 NWN
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,109 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,285 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 13,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,328 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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R84 NWN is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R84 NWN, 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 R84 NWN registered?

R84 NWN is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R84 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 NWN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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