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V258 DVK

1999 Honda Sfx

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,135 mi
Last recorded10,135 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Sfx9,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 DVK
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,135 miles

Nearside Front fork slightly pitted

Offside Front fork slightly pitted

leg shield slightly loose

Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,113 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake leaver (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

center stand pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,668 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,668 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 9,659 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 9,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 7,913 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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V258 DVK is a 1999 Honda Sfx in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V258 DVK, 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.

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What year was V258 DVK registered?

V258 DVK is a 1999 Honda Sfx, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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