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S62 RPV

1998 Honda SJ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,866 mi
Last recorded14,866 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 RPV
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 14,866 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

the front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2010 13,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 13,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,804 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,332 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 9,784 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,382 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 9,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S62 RPV is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S62 RPV, 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 S62 RPV registered?

S62 RPV is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S62 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 RPV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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