1998 Honda Sj50 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
77.1%
Latest Pass Rate
35
Total Tests (All Years)
12,440 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 11
This car: 77.1%
Average: 56.2%
✅ 20.9% above average (14777 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
77.1%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 35Avg Mileage 12,440Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 17.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Honda Sj50, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
17.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
8.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
2.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
2.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 17.1% (11 yrs) | 17.1% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 8.6% (11 yrs) | 8.6% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 2.9% (11 yrs) | 2.9% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 2.9% (11 yrs) | 2.9% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Sj50 cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 35 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.