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C23 HRE

1999 Honda Sgx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,559 mi
Last recorded6,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Sgx7,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 HRE
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 6,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 6,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 6,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 6,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,493 miles

Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering Sharp edges removed and tape on broken parts (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

speedo axle gearbox seized

Fail 31 May 2017 6,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering Sharp edges removed and tape on broken parts (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Broken center stand/pin component tied up temporary repair. (6.1.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,493 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged sharp edges have been taped up (6.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' worn (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure center stand and spring worn (6.1.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 6,493 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged sharp edges have been taped up (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' worn (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure center stand and spring worn (6.1.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 6,493 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

center stand tired spring/stand pivot

Pass 28 May 2014 6,493 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

center stand/spring return worn

Fail 22 May 2014 6,493 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 6,493 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,493 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,493 miles

front wheel has slight distortion

head stock rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 6,493 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front wheel has slight distortion

head stock rusty

upper head race bearings have play in them

Pass 26 May 2010 6,356 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 May 2010 6,356 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Center stand and spring worn/tired.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 5,723 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Center stand and spring worn/tired.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,389 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?

Based on 10,889 MOT tests across 1,668 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 140
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 134
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 119
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C23 HRE is a 1999 Honda Sgx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 7,816 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 Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C23 HRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sgx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C23 HRE is a 1999 Honda Sgx, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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