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P641 DEP

1997 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,217 mi
Last recorded138,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 DEP
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 138,217 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,013 miles

Front both tyres side wall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres side wall cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,007 miles

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,969 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,909 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Smx?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,603
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 168
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
fog lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 48
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P641 DEP is a 1997 Honda Smx in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 130,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Smx fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P641 DEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Smx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Smx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P641 DEP registered?

P641 DEP is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P641 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 DEP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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