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R582 FAD

1998 Honda Sfx

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 FAD
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 19,700 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,835 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 14,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 7,605 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 7,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Slight age crack in rear tyre. No ply or cord structure visible.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,262 miles

Slight age crack in rear tyre. No ply or cord structure visible.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 6,598 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,043 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sfx?

Based on 9,316 MOT tests across 1,535 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 187
Tyre tread not clearly visible 173
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 115
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R582 FAD is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 10,118 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 R582 FAD, 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 28 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R582 FAD registered?

R582 FAD is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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