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RX08 DWL

2008 Sachs SX1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,031 mi
Last recorded8,031 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Sachs SX19,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 DWL
MakeSachs
ModelSX1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 8,031 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake cable guide loose

Fail 14 Mar 2016 8,030 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 790 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

seat does not latch down , but secure when sat no

Pass 15 Aug 2011 6,601 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Sachs SX1?

Based on 706 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
930
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
Horn not working 22
Riders seat insecure 20
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RX08 DWL is a 2008 Sachs SX1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Sachs SX1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 9,430 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 Sachs SX1 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX08 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sachs SX1 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Sachs SX1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX08 DWL registered?

RX08 DWL is a 2008 Sachs SX1, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is RX08 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 DWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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