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V438 UFC

2000 Honda SJ50

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,800 mi
Last recorded20,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda SJ509,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 UFC
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 20,800 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 20,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,993 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 19,990 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 14,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,172 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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V438 UFC is a 2000 Honda SJ50 in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 9,172 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 V438 UFC, 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 26 years old, this Honda SJ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V438 UFC is a 2000 Honda SJ50, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V438 UFC safe to buy?

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