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R26 UWB

1997 Honda Sgx

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,627 mi
Last recorded14,627 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Sgx8,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 UWB
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,627 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 14,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 14,382 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,778 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,778 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,662 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 10,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 8,884 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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R26 UWB is a 1997 Honda Sgx in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R26 UWB, 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 R26 UWB registered?

R26 UWB is a 1997 Honda Sgx, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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