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R373 XAT

1997 Honda SFX50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,794 mi
Last recorded9,794 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda SFX5013,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 XAT
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 9,794 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda SFX50?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 287 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
834
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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R373 XAT is a 1997 Honda SFX50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda SFX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 13,382 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 SFX50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R373 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SFX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SFX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R373 XAT registered?

R373 XAT is a 1997 Honda SFX50, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R373 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 XAT 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.

Does R373 XAT have outstanding finance?

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