MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Honda SJ50?
Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R973 AVF is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R973 AVF, 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 R973 AVF registered?
R973 AVF is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R973 AVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R973 AVF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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