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L261 RST

1994 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,974 mi
Last recorded29,974 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda SJ5012,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 RST
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 29,974 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 29,842 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,634 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 29,610 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,048 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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L261 RST is a 1994 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 12,526 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 L261 RST, 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 32 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L261 RST registered?

L261 RST is a 1994 Honda SJ50, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L261 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 RST shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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