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P540 GEG

1996 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,470 mi
Last recorded7,470 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 GEG
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 7,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 7,416 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

vehicle heavily corroded

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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P540 GEG 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 P540 GEG, 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

How do I check the history of P540 GEG?

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What year was P540 GEG registered?

P540 GEG is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P540 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 GEG 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.

Does P540 GEG have outstanding finance?

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