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V176 LFM

1999 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,412 mi
Last recorded4,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Sfx9,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 LFM
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 4,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 1,306 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 1,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2022 1,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 1,022 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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V176 LFM is a 1999 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V176 LFM, 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 V176 LFM registered?

V176 LFM is a 1999 Honda Sfx, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V176 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V176 LFM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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