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R978 XEV

1997 Honda SJ100

Grey Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,870 mi
Last recorded25,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ10011,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 XEV
MakeHonda
ModelSJ100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 25,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda SJ100?

Based on 1,356 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
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R978 XEV is a 1997 Honda SJ100 in Grey with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda SJ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 11,551 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 SJ100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R978 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SJ100 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SJ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R978 XEV registered?

R978 XEV is a 1997 Honda SJ100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R978 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 XEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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