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R271 LAP

1998 Honda SGX50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,218 mi
Last recorded8,218 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda SGX507,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 LAP
MakeHonda
ModelSGX50
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2012 8,218 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,614 miles

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

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

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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R271 LAP is a 1998 Honda SGX50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R271 LAP, 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 R271 LAP registered?

R271 LAP is a 1998 Honda SGX50, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R271 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 LAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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