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R822 PHG

2009 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Smx128,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 PHG
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 63,574 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE SLOW TO WORK,MAY NEED SERVICE.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR BRAKE SLOW TO WORK,MAY NEED SERVICE.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,642 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING SLIGHTLY.

CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

HEADLAMPS GETTING DULL.

STEERING RACK GAITERS PERISHING.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 60,642 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING SLIGHTLY.

CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

HEADLAMPS GETTING DULL.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

STEERING RACK GAITERS PERISHING.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,068 miles

REAR BRAKES MAY NEED SERVICE AS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Honda Smx?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,603
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 168
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
fog lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 48
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R822 PHG is a 2009 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 128,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Smx fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R822 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Smx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Smx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R822 PHG registered?

R822 PHG is a 2009 Honda Smx, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is R822 PHG safe to buy?

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