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N951 LYJ

1996 Honda SJ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,895 mi
Last recorded16,895 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 16,895 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,456 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 16,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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N951 LYJ is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N951 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N951 LYJ registered?

N951 LYJ is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N951 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 LYJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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