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P479 SNV

1997 Honda Sgx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,253 mi
Last recorded17,253 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Sgx8,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 SNV
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,253 miles

FRONT FORK BUSH PLAY .

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,253 miles

FRONT FORK BUSH PLAY .

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,421 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,884 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,883 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

excessive play in front fork bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,205 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,245 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?

Based on 10,889 MOT tests across 1,668 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 140
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 134
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 119
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P479 SNV is a 1997 Honda Sgx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,253 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 Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 SNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sgx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P479 SNV registered?

P479 SNV is a 1997 Honda Sgx, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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