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R814 MCE

1998 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,685 mi
Last recorded15,685 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 MCE
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,685 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 15,685 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,334 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,054 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 May 2008 11,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2008 11,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 8,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 8,760 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R814 MCE is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 8,591 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 R814 MCE, 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 28 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R814 MCE registered?

R814 MCE is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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