MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda SJ100?
Based on 1,356 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R653 AEW registered?
R653 AEW is a 1997 Honda SJ100, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R653 AEW safe to buy?
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