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Y685 AAH

2001 Honda Sfx

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,006 mi
Last recorded17,006 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Sfx7,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 AAH
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 17,006 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central stand worn / deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside chassis frame corroded rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 16,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 16,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 16,391 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 15,884 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 14,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,567 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 13,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006
Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,079 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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Y685 AAH is a 2001 Honda Sfx in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y685 AAH, 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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Y685 AAH is a 2001 Honda Sfx, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y685 AAH safe to buy?

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