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S381 RFH

1999 Honda Sfx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,158 mi
Last recorded22,158 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Honda Sfx9,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 RFH
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2010 22,158 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2009 22,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,158 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,096 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,559 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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S381 RFH is a 1999 Honda Sfx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 9,594 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 S381 RFH, 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 27 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S381 RFH registered?

S381 RFH is a 1999 Honda Sfx, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S381 RFH safe to buy?

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