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R253 MKN

1997 Honda SJ100

Beige Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ10011,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 MKN
MakeHonda
ModelSJ100
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,666 miles

centre stand needs replacing

Fail 19 Oct 2009 28,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre stand needs replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,697 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SJ100?

Based on 1,356 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
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R253 MKN is a 1997 Honda SJ100 in Beige with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda SJ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 11,551 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 SJ100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SJ100 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SJ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R253 MKN registered?

R253 MKN is a 1997 Honda SJ100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R253 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 MKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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