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S229 CYJ

1998 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 CYJ
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,237 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 7,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,409 miles

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

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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S229 CYJ is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S229 CYJ, 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 S229 CYJ registered?

S229 CYJ is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S229 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 CYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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