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R594 EFU

1997 Honda SJ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,792 mi
Last recorded8,792 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ5010,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 EFU
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 8,792 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 8,792 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 5,546 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 5,546 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R594 EFU is a 1997 Honda SJ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R594 EFU, 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.

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What year was R594 EFU registered?

R594 EFU is a 1997 Honda SJ50, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R594 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R594 EFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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