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Y836 OEF

2001 Honda Sfx

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,116 mi
Last recorded17,116 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Sfx7,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 1,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 1,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 1,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 1,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 1,089 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 964 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 848 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 848 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 791 miles

battery flat

Pass 14 Jul 2015 754 miles

nsr tail light not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 637 miles

battery flat

Fail 24 Sep 2008 354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 199 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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Y836 OEF 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 Y836 OEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y836 OEF registered?

Y836 OEF is a 2001 Honda Sfx, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y836 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y836 OEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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