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S865 TJA

1998 Honda Sfx

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,590 mi
Last recorded15,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 TJA
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 15,590 miles

Front tyre side walls slightly cracking.

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

Fail 15 May 2012 15,590 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front tyre side walls slightly cracking.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,139 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 13,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,531 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 10,511 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,097 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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S865 TJA is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S865 TJA, 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 S865 TJA registered?

S865 TJA is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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