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R634 AEW

1997 Honda Sfx

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,683 mi
Last recorded20,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Sfx10,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 AEW
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 20,680 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 20,677 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front mudguard split-part missing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure n/s/f passenger foot guard area not attached to frame (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure o/s/f passenger foot guard area not attached to frame (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated Rear brake drum leaking fluid onto rear tyre, (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front mudguard split-part missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f tubular frame section badly corroded but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has oil contamination on sidewall.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 19,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,820 miles

only one rear light working.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 13,365 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,345 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,343 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,337 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,214 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 12,214 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,003 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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R634 AEW is a 1997 Honda Sfx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R634 AEW, 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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R634 AEW is a 1997 Honda Sfx, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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