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P234 PEX

1996 Honda SH-50-K

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,180 mi
Last recorded11,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda SH-50-K11,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PEX
MakeHonda
ModelSH-50-K
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 11,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 8,925 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,452 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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P234 PEX is a 1996 Honda SH-50-K in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda SH-50-K models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 11,120 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 SH-50-K fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P234 PEX, 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 30 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 P234 PEX registered?

P234 PEX is a 1996 Honda SH-50-K, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P234 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 PEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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