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VO52 DFY

2003 Honda SZX50S-1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,641 mi
Last recorded12,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50S-19,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DFY
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,641 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 12,641 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 12,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 12,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,641 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 12,641 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,115 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,965 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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VO52 DFY is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 9,023 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 SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO52 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO52 DFY registered?

VO52 DFY is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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