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R64 XAG

1997 Honda SGX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,976 mi
Last recorded11,976 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SGX508,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelSGX50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 11,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 11,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 11,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 10,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 10,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 10,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

throttle has stiff movement but not sticking on

Pass 18 Nov 2021 9,735 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose on rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear shock has reduced damping

Fail 18 Nov 2021 9,735 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose on rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 24 Nov 2020 8,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing cuts

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 8,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing cuts

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 13,222 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,923 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 12,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 12,761 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 12,761 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,590 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,576 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,568 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 12,323 miles

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

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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R64 XAG is a 1997 Honda SGX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda SGX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,174 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 R64 XAG, 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 29 years old, this Honda SGX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R64 XAG is a 1997 Honda SGX50, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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