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Y252 HPK

2001 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,713 mi
Last recorded11,713 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Honda Sfx7,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 HPK
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2010 11,713 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,593 miles

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 30 May 2009 11,593 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2008 11,390 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 11,390 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 10,577 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y252 HPK is a 2001 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 7,720 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 Y252 HPK, 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 25 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y252 HPK is a 2001 Honda Sfx, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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