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R178 NTO

1998 Honda SGX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,647 mi
Last recorded12,647 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SGX507,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 NTO
MakeHonda
ModelSGX50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 12,647 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

off side mirror cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,647 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

off side mirror cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,567 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 12,567 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,458 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,193 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,193 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,379 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SGX50?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 16
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R178 NTO is a 1998 Honda SGX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda SGX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 7,886 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 SGX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 NTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SGX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda SGX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R178 NTO registered?

R178 NTO is a 1998 Honda SGX50, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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