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R408 CEU

1997 Honda Sfx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,082 mi
Last recorded13,082 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Sfx10,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 CEU
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,082 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 13,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 13,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,088 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2007 13,013 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake well worn

Fail 19 May 2007 13,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake well worn

Fail 26 May 2006 10,871 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 10,871 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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R408 CEU is a 1997 Honda Sfx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 10,769 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 Sfx fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 CEU, 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 29 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R408 CEU registered?

R408 CEU is a 1997 Honda Sfx, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R408 CEU safe to buy?

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