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R697 YOJ

1997 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,466 mi
Last recorded14,466 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Sgx8,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 YOJ
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 14,466 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front tyre showing signs of perish

tyres underinflated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,903 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 12,903 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 5,971 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R697 YOJ is a 1997 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R697 YOJ, 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 R697 YOJ registered?

R697 YOJ is a 1997 Honda Sgx, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R697 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 YOJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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