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S799 JJB

1998 Honda SJ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,417 mi
Last recorded8,417 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SJ5011,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 JJB
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 8,417 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 8,417 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,337 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 8,335 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S799 JJB is a 1998 Honda SJ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 S799 JJB, 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 28 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S799 JJB registered?

S799 JJB is a 1998 Honda SJ50, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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