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SF05 VXE

2005 Honda Trx

Red Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,260 mi
Last recorded2,260 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Trx3,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VXE
MakeHonda
ModelTrx
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 2,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 27 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 17 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected LEVER MISSING (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,588 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 2,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 May 2010 10,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 3,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Honda Trx?

Based on 2,484 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
260
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 39
registration plate missing 38
Obligatory mirror missing 30
Stop lamp not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
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SF05 VXE is a 2005 Honda Trx in Red with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Trx models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 3,236 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 Trx fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 VXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Trx typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Trx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 VXE registered?

SF05 VXE is a 2005 Honda Trx, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is SF05 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 VXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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