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S162 SLL

1998 Honda Sgx

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,914 mi
Last recorded9,914 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 SLL
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 9,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 9,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 9,566 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 8,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 7,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 7,811 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 6,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 6,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 5,724 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 5,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 4,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 4,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 4,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 3,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 1,886 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 1,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front brake slightly binding

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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S162 SLL is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S162 SLL, 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 S162 SLL registered?

S162 SLL is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S162 SLL safe to buy?

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