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R256 YAH

1997 Honda SGX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,002 mi
Last recorded6,002 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda SGX508,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 YAH
MakeHonda
ModelSGX50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2007 6,002 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 4,465 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SGX50?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 16
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R256 YAH is a 1997 Honda SGX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda SGX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,174 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 SGX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R256 YAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SGX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SGX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R256 YAH registered?

R256 YAH is a 1997 Honda SGX50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R256 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 YAH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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