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Y416 KJA

2001 Honda Sfx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,365 mi
Last recorded10,365 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Honda Sfx7,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 KJA
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,365 miles

Drive cover gasket not seated correctly

Front brake hose retainer clip not secured

Front brake lever lock nut missing but not insecure

Front fairing loose

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear brake lever lock nut missing but not insecure

Speedometer cable not secured

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2015 10,359 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive cover gasket not seated correctly

Front brake hose retainer clip not secured

Front brake lever lock nut missing but not insecure

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear brake lever lock nut missing but not insecure

Speedometer cable not secured

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 8,050 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,320 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear brake cable outercover worn

Fail 30 May 2012 6,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear brake cable outercover worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 6,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear brake cable outercover worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,304 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 6,304 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 6,304 miles

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 6,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,304 miles

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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Y416 KJA is a 2001 Honda Sfx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y416 KJA, 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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Y416 KJA is a 2001 Honda Sfx, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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