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S974 BGJ

1998 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,601 mi
Last recorded7,601 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 BGJ
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 7,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,270 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 6,450 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,182 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,023 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight 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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S974 BGJ is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S974 BGJ, 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 S974 BGJ registered?

S974 BGJ is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S974 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 BGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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