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R571 OVJ

1997 Honda SJ100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,435 mi
Last recorded12,435 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ10011,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 OVJ
MakeHonda
ModelSJ100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 12,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 12,432 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 10,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 9,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 9,136 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 9,136 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 9,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,088 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 8,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 8,553 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 8,553 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 7,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 7,165 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,165 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R571 OVJ is a 1997 Honda SJ100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R571 OVJ, 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 R571 OVJ registered?

R571 OVJ is a 1997 Honda SJ100, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R571 OVJ safe to buy?

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