MOT reliability
Honda Sj50
377 vehicles · 2,230 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 377 Honda Sj50 vehicles and 2,230 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sj50 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,828 miles.
377
Vehicles
2,230
MOT tests
891
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sj50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sj50 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Brakes8%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Sj50 pass rate by age
How the Honda Sj50's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 26 | 92% |
| 7 | 81 | 84% |
| 8 | 141 | 82% |
| 9 | 168 | 83% |
| 10 | 208 | 82% |
| 11 | 224 | 79% |
| 12 | 208 | 82% |
| 13 | 188 | 80% |
| 14 | 151 | 79% |
| 15 | 148 | 78% |
| 16 | 119 | 75% |
| 17 | 85 | 80% |
| 18 | 73 | 78% |
| 19 | 65 | 80% |
| 20 | 68 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (377)
Most common Honda Sj50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sj50 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (53 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (52 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (49 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (44 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (36 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (32 times)
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (29 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (29 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
- Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (24 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (23 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (21 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (20 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (19 times)
Honda Sj50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 12,451 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 8,822 |
| 2000 | 17 | 149 | 87% | 12,280 |
| 1999 | 63 | 352 | 82% | 13,208 |
| 1998 | 63 | 389 | 80% | 22,213 |
| 1997 | 77 | 590 | 82% | 15,763 |
| 1996 | 69 | 377 | 81% | 14,344 |
| 1995 | 33 | 152 | 76% | 16,473 |
| 1994 | 27 | 106 | 82% | 15,313 |
| 1993 | 19 | 83 | 83% | 13,788 |
| 1992 | 3 | 15 | 40% | 18,468 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 1,365 |
Honda Sj50 reliability FAQ
Across 377 Honda Sj50 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sj50 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Sj50 in our data has covered around
15,828 miles.
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