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RA03 BYY

2003 Honda SZX50X-1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,519 mi
Last recorded6,519 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50X-110,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 BYY
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50X-1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 6,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 6,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 6,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 4,294 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,088 miles

Front front tyre has cracking to sidewalls but does not expose the ply or cord

Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,991 miles

Front tyre sidewalls minimal cracking.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 3,857 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 3,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 3,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 2,806 miles

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50X-1?

Based on 1,542 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,041
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 72
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 37
Tyre tread not clearly visible 25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
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RA03 BYY is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 SZX50X-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA03 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50X-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50X-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA03 BYY is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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