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M617 DTL

1994 Honda SJ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,760 mi
Last recorded24,760 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda SJ5012,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 DTL
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 24,759 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 22,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to limit of 3mm written on side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light cracking present on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 22,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to limit of 3mm written on side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light cracking present on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,064 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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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M617 DTL is a 1994 Honda SJ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M617 DTL, 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 M617 DTL registered?

M617 DTL is a 1994 Honda SJ50, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M617 DTL safe to buy?

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