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T406 ADM

1998 Honda Sfx

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

8,103 mi
Last recorded8,103 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT406 ADM
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 8,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 7,348 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 6,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 6,066 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 6,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both stanchions corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 4,505 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 4,444 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 4,268 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATIONAL DIRECTION WRONG (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 2,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 436 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 417 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NO POST CODE AND LETTERING WRONG (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 8,252 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 8,252 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment ADJUST REAR BRAKE LINKAGE (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 3,068 miles

1 bolt missing from exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2014 2,523 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 2,519 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 1,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

main stand broke secured up

Pass 29 Aug 2012 658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

n/s/f fork seal dust cover split

Pass 23 Oct 2010 566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 6,521 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T406 ADM is a 1998 Honda Sfx in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T406 ADM, 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 T406 ADM registered?

T406 ADM is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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