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R961 KRG

1997 Honda Sgx

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,519 mi
Last recorded9,519 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Sgx8,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 KRG
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 9,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 9,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,346 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 9,346 miles

Central Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure nearside side stand insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 9,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 9,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb holder in upside down, re fit and adjusted to suit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 9,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 8,832 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated downpipe (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 8,369 miles

Front side wall cracking

Rear side wall cracking

Fail 20 May 2016 8,369 miles

Front side wall cracking

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

Rear side wall cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 8,096 miles

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

stand bolt/nut was loose

Fail 19 May 2015 8,096 miles

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

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

stand bolt/nut was loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,397 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,318 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 7,318 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,184 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 7,181 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

centre stand return spring weak. inner spring broken.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 6,797 miles

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

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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R961 KRG is a 1997 Honda Sgx in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R961 KRG, 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 R961 KRG registered?

R961 KRG is a 1997 Honda Sgx, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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