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P559 KSM

1996 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,103 mi
Last recorded13,103 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Sfx12,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 KSM
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 13,103 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 13,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 14,528 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 10,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 8,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 7,836 miles

Slight pitting front forks

fairing damage

Fail 23 Jul 2019 7,836 miles

Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

fairing damage

Pass 23 Jul 2018 7,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 7,262 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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P559 KSM is a 1996 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P559 KSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P559 KSM registered?

P559 KSM is a 1996 Honda Sfx, first registered on 27 December 1996.

Is P559 KSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 KSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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