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S41 CAE

1998 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,782 mi
Last recorded10,782 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 CAE
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 10,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,906 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 9,906 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,716 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 8,716 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,571 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 7,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 4,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,907 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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S41 CAE is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S41 CAE, 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.

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What year was S41 CAE registered?

S41 CAE is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S41 CAE safe to buy?

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