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S618 BCG

1998 Honda SH50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,719 mi
Last recorded13,719 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda SH5012,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 BCG
MakeHonda
ModelSH50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,719 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,618 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gearbox bearing has slight noise

Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 12,559 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,151 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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S618 BCG is a 1998 Honda SH50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S618 BCG, 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 S618 BCG registered?

S618 BCG is a 1998 Honda SH50, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S618 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 BCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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