CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ51 KWL

2001 Honda Sfx

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,024 mi
Last recorded23,024 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda Sfx7,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KWL
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,024 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 23,024 miles

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% n/w (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 22,976 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 22,555 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot board supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear of X2 position lamps n/s not working

Rear brake lever reserve travel getting low

Fail 22 May 2023 22,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot board supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear of X2 position lamps n/s not working

Rear brake lever reserve travel getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,071 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber damping poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,063 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 21,063 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 8,436 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,781 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
Full Honda Sfx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ51 KWL is a 2001 Honda Sfx in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ51 KWL, 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

How do I check the history of FJ51 KWL?

You can check the full history of FJ51 KWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ51 KWL registered?

FJ51 KWL is a 2001 Honda Sfx, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is FJ51 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 KWL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ51 KWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ51 KWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.