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B897 SFA

1993 Honda Magna

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,588 mi
Last recorded42,588 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Honda Magna37,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 SFA
MakeHonda
ModelMagna
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,588 miles

slight play propshaft front universal joint

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,092 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely offside brake disc bent (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,405 miles

slight leak offside rear hub seal

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,320 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside engine mounting loose

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,316 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chassis / frame would have improved strenthening if forward axle bracket mount was drilled and bolted; at present it is reliant om a single seam weld

slight leak offside axle seal

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,163 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Magna?

Based on 2,394 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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B897 SFA is a 1993 Honda Magna in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Honda Magna models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 37,652 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 Magna fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B897 SFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Magna typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Magna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B897 SFA registered?

B897 SFA is a 1993 Honda Magna, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is B897 SFA safe to buy?

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