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R417 EDO

1997 Honda SFX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,455 mi
Last recorded14,455 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda SFX5013,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 EDO
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 14,455 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,147 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 8,147 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R417 EDO is a 1997 Honda SFX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R417 EDO, 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.

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What year was R417 EDO registered?

R417 EDO is a 1997 Honda SFX50, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R417 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 EDO shows 4 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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