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W554 YTU

1998 Honda Sfx

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,890 mi
Last recorded3,890 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Sfx10,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 YTU
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 3,890 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,609 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 8,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 6,031 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,658 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 5,652 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 1,930 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 1,930 miles

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

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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W554 YTU is a 1998 Honda Sfx in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W554 YTU, 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 W554 YTU registered?

W554 YTU is a 1998 Honda Sfx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is W554 YTU safe to buy?

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