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R389 LGC

1998 Honda Sgx

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,858 mi
Last recorded12,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 LGC
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 12,858 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 12,858 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,836 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 12,836 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 12,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,209 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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R389 LGC is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R389 LGC, 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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R389 LGC is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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