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R237 RST

1998 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,212 mi
Last recorded12,212 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 RST
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 12,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front suspension forks slightly corroded

frame becoming corroded

front tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front forks slightly corroded

front forks weeping oil

Fail 23 Oct 2020 12,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front forks slightly corroded

front forks weeping oil

Pass 24 Oct 2019 11,734 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 11,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

both front suspension stachions slightly corroded

front mudgurd cracked

Fail 24 May 2018 11,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front suspension stachions slightly corroded

front mudgurd cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 11,061 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both stanchions (2.3.1)

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

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

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

centre stand spring weak

Fail 4 May 2017 11,061 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both stanchions (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp dull (1.3.2)

centre stand spring weak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 10,730 miles

both front stanchions have slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2016 10,730 miles

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

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

both front stanchions have slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2015 10,202 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

both front suspension stanchions are becoming corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,202 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

both front suspension stanchions are becoming corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 9,236 miles

front stanshions are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,689 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,067 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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R237 RST is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 8,591 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 R237 RST, 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 28 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R237 RST is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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