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R944 FHW

1997 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 FHW
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,699 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,689 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,673 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 27,611 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,060 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 26,058 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,194 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 19,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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R944 FHW is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R944 FHW, 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 R944 FHW registered?

R944 FHW is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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