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R758 LSO

1997 Honda SFX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,664 mi
Last recorded3,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda SFX5013,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 LSO
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,664 miles

front tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2005 2,646 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 2,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda SFX50?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 287 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
834
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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R758 LSO is a 1997 Honda SFX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda SFX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 13,382 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 SFX50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R758 LSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SFX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SFX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R758 LSO registered?

R758 LSO is a 1997 Honda SFX50, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R758 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 LSO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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