Honda Mt50s J (1991)
1991 Honda Mt50s J
CarHunch is tracking 105 1991 Honda Mt50s J vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1991 Honda MT50S-J is exceptionally reliable, with a first-time pass rate of just 1.1% — though this almost certainly reflects the tiny sample size (105 vehicles) and the age of these machines rather than genuine quality issues. At 33 years old, finding one without defects is remarkable, and the complete absence of dangerous defects across the cohort is genuinely reassuring.
At roughly 31,500 miles on average, these bikes have covered very modest distances, suggesting they've been garage-kept or used sparingly — which explains why advisories are virtually non-existent and failures average only 0.04 per vehicle. If you're considering one, check its storage history and service records carefully, since condition will depend heavily on how it's been kept rather than the model's inherent durability.
We have 105 1991 Honda Mt50s J vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Mt50s J
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Honda Mt50s J vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Honda Mt50s J vehicles fall between 30,425 and 43,505 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Mt50s J
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20%
Drive chain excessively loose
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20%
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing
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20%
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess
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20%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20%
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel
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20%
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp
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10%
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.
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10%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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