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S166 AAV

1998 Honda Sgx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

20,694 mi
Last recorded20,694 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 AAV
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 20,694 miles

EXHAUST CORODED

Front FRONT GAITORS PERRISHED

Rear SHOCK SPRING CORODED

Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,500 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 20,224 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,029 miles

TOP BOX BIT INSECURE

Fail 19 Jan 2023 20,029 miles

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

TOP BOX BIT INSECURE

Pass 20 Jan 2022 19,708 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 19,708 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 19,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 18,943 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 18,943 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,537 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 18,537 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 17,975 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 17,975 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 17,975 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,037 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 15,723 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 14,370 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,370 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,001 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 13,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 12,997 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

center stand pivot worn and loose

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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S166 AAV is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S166 AAV, 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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S166 AAV is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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