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S802 SFU

1998 Honda Sfx

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,285 mi
Last recorded18,285 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 SFU
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,285 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

rear fairing damaged and insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2020 18,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

rear fairing damaged and insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2019 17,837 miles

Exhaust corroded

Frame number not found

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure Front ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator fixing repaired

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 17,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever insecure lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure Front ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre under inflated

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator fixing repaired

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

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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S802 SFU is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S802 SFU, 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 S802 SFU registered?

S802 SFU is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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