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P396 SDL

1996 Honda Sfx

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,212 mi
Last recorded12,212 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Sfx12,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 SDL
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 12,212 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

battery in low state of charge

front head fairing slightly cracked

rear fairing slightly damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2013 12,212 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

battery in low state of charge

front head fairing slightly cracked

rear fairing slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,732 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

battery in low state of charge

handlebar fairing slightly damaged

rear fairing slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,242 miles

rear fairing damaged

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

footwell damaged

handlebar fairing damaged

one of two tail lights not working "nearside" RECOMMRND CHECK

Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise condition of footplate

advise condition of offside front indicator lamp

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

nearside brake lever bent

Fail 29 Oct 2010 7,778 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise condition of footplate

advise condition of offside front indicator lamp

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

nearside brake lever bent

Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,423 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

nearside front footwell slightly deteriorated

suspect battery maybe in low state of charge

Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 3,557 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

full test carried out due to different tester from original test

Fail 27 Oct 2006 3,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P396 SDL is a 1996 Honda Sfx in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 12,401 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 P396 SDL, 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 30 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P396 SDL registered?

P396 SDL is a 1996 Honda Sfx, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P396 SDL safe to buy?

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