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W351 RNC

2000 Honda SFX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,947 mi
Last recorded12,947 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda SFX508,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 RNC
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 12,947 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 9,961 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 9,961 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 7,062 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 5,235 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam being inoperative .

Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 5,235 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 4,737 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SFX50?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 287 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
834
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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W351 RNC is a 2000 Honda SFX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda SFX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 8,038 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 SFX50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W351 RNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SFX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Honda SFX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W351 RNC registered?

W351 RNC is a 2000 Honda SFX50, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W351 RNC safe to buy?

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