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S261 RRL

1998 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,910 mi
Last recorded15,910 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 RRL
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,910 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bodywork damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,910 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bodywork damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,004 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 9,993 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,418 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sfx?

Based on 9,316 MOT tests across 1,535 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 187
Tyre tread not clearly visible 173
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 115
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S261 RRL is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 10,118 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 Sfx fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S261 RRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sfx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S261 RRL registered?

S261 RRL is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S261 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 RRL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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