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T778 BRP

1999 Honda SJ50

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

14,292 mi
Last recorded14,292 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda SJ509,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 BRP
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 14,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 12,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 9,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 8,086 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,055 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 8,055 miles

Brake excessively binding FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 8,016 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 8,016 miles

Direction indicators not working FRONT RIGHT (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 7,834 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,599 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 7,599 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly rear (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute fr and rear (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released rear (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 7,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 6,930 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 6,287 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 6,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,031 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 5,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,760 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 5,396 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,017 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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T778 BRP is a 1999 Honda SJ50 in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 9,931 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 T778 BRP, 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 27 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T778 BRP registered?

T778 BRP is a 1999 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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