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R653 AEW

1997 Honda SJ100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,340 mi
Last recorded23,340 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda SJ10011,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 AEW
MakeHonda
ModelSJ100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 22,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Reduced damping on forks

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Reduced damping on forks

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Very noisy engine

Fail 29 Apr 2019 22,018 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Reduced damping on forks

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Very noisy engine

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,742 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,579 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,393 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 18,393 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 17,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,120 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 May 2012 14,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 May 2012 14,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,425 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 11,425 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,067 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2009 10,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,635 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 8,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,434 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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R653 AEW is a 1997 Honda SJ100 in Blue with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R653 AEW, 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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R653 AEW is a 1997 Honda SJ100, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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