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R689 YVF

1997 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,633 mi
Last recorded10,633 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Sgx8,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 YVF
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 10,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 10,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 10,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 10,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 10,431 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

rear tyre has crazing on the sidewalls

Fail 20 Oct 2017 10,431 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp insecure headlight is missing a mounting bolt. (1.2.3b)

rear tyre has crazing on the sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 9,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 9,357 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

O/s front fork gaiter damaged.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,968 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 5,968 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,905 miles

slight play in front forks.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,290 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?

Based on 10,889 MOT tests across 1,668 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 140
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 134
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 119
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R689 YVF is a 1997 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R689 YVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R689 YVF registered?

R689 YVF is a 1997 Honda Sgx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R689 YVF safe to buy?

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