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S216 CYJ

1998 Honda SJ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,262 mi
Last recorded12,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 CYJ
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 12,262 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 11,205 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 10,296 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,172 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 9,155 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 7,846 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 6,855 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 6,817 miles

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

Front 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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S216 CYJ is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 S216 CYJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S216 CYJ registered?

S216 CYJ is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S216 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 CYJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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