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R357 ULW

1997 Honda SJ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,906 mi
Last recorded4,906 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2010 4,906 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 3,302 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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R357 ULW is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R357 ULW, 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 29 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 R357 ULW?

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What year was R357 ULW registered?

R357 ULW is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R357 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 ULW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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