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S436 SYA

1998 Honda Sgx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,582 mi
Last recorded17,582 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 SYA
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,582 miles

Front fork rubber gaiters split

Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,582 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front fork rubber gaiters split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,744 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,816 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 15,816 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 15,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,598 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,598 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 12,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,714 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,690 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,690 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 9,661 miles

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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S436 SYA is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S436 SYA, 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 S436 SYA registered?

S436 SYA is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S436 SYA safe to buy?

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