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S360 KBD

1998 Honda SH50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,262 mi
Last recorded10,262 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda SH5012,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS360 KBD
MakeHonda
ModelSH50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 10,262 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2007 8,691 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,691 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 7,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,737 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH50?

Based on 1,523 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Tyre tread not clearly visible 19
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
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S360 KBD is a 1998 Honda SH50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Honda SH50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 12,418 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 SH50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S360 KBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH50 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Honda SH50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S360 KBD registered?

S360 KBD is a 1998 Honda SH50, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S360 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S360 KBD shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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