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S975 MKH

1998 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,387 mi
Last recorded15,387 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 MKH
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 15,274 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 14,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 14,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,067 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 14,067 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,929 miles

Front brake pads rusty

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit looks like pad starting to come away from backplate (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2016 13,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit looks like pad starting to come away from backplate (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,688 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,527 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 10,737 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,089 miles

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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S975 MKH is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S975 MKH, 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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S975 MKH is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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