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V840 MFM

1998 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,980 mi
Last recorded12,980 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 MFM
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,980 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyre flat

mirrors missing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 12,978 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Oil leak ()

front tyre flat

mirrors missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,248 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 10,248 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 12,047 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,047 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 12,047 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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V840 MFM is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V840 MFM, 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 V840 MFM registered?

V840 MFM is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V840 MFM safe to buy?

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