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S712 BTV

1999 Honda Sfx

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,182 mi
Last recorded18,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Sfx9,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 BTV
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 18,173 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 16,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

nearside stanchion pitted

offside stanchion pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,178 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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S712 BTV is a 1999 Honda Sfx in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S712 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S712 BTV registered?

S712 BTV is a 1999 Honda Sfx, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S712 BTV safe to buy?

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