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RJ02 JOH

2002 Honda SZX50S-1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,872 mi
Last recorded20,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Honda SZX50S-111,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 JOH
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,292 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 16,762 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 15,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,717 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 15,777 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,559 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,482 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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RJ02 JOH is a 2002 Honda SZX50S-1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,200 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 SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ02 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ02 JOH registered?

RJ02 JOH is a 2002 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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