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S653 ATO

1998 Honda SFX50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,792 mi
Last recorded5,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda SFX5010,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 ATO
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,792 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 5,792 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 4,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 4,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 4,202 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SFX50?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 287 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
834
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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S653 ATO is a 1998 Honda SFX50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda SFX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda SFX50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S653 ATO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SFX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda SFX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S653 ATO?

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What year was S653 ATO registered?

S653 ATO is a 1998 Honda SFX50, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S653 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 ATO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S653 ATO have outstanding finance?

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