MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
body panels front & rear insecure
front brake disc corroded
front brake hose insecure
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front tyre has age related cracks
Fork legs rusty and pitted
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Stand bent
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Fork legs rusty and pitted
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Stand bent
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda Sfx?
Based on 9,316 MOT tests across 1,535 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R47 XAV is a 1997 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 10,769 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 Sfx fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R47 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Sfx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R47 XAV is a 1997 Honda Sfx, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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