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G478 HUX

1989 Honda SH-50-K

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,353 mi
Last recorded16,353 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 HUX
MakeHonda
ModelSH-50-K
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 16,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 16,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,259 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,911 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 15,903 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,378 miles

top box loose.

centre stand loose .

Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,781 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 14,408 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH-50-K?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Tyre tread not clearly visible 4
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G478 HUX is a 1989 Honda SH-50-K in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Honda SH-50-K fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G478 HUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH-50-K typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Honda SH-50-K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G478 HUX registered?

G478 HUX is a 1989 Honda SH-50-K, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G478 HUX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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