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P121 TJV

1996 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TJV
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,824 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,607 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 1,405 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 1,405 miles

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

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (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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P121 TJV is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Green 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 P121 TJV, 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 P121 TJV registered?

P121 TJV is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P121 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TJV 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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