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N598 FJN

1996 Honda SJ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,460 mi
Last recorded9,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 FJN
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,460 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

main stand damaged/distorted

Fail 16 Jun 2008 9,411 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

main stand damaged/distorted

Pass 25 May 2007 9,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,107 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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N598 FJN is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,910 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 N598 FJN, 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 30 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N598 FJN registered?

N598 FJN is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N598 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 FJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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