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R494 WAM

1998 Honda Sgx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,068 mi
Last recorded3,068 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Sgx8,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 3,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 3,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 2,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 2,872 miles

Battery flat

Forward rubber engine mounts slightly perished.

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 2,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,817 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 2,488 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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R494 WAM is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R494 WAM, 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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What year was R494 WAM registered?

R494 WAM is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R494 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 WAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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