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W527 YTU

1998 Honda SFX50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SFX5010,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 YTU
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,485 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,479 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 15,479 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,051 miles

front and rear pannels accident damage number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,823 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

front tyre perishing on side walls suspect slight play head stock bearings battery poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2006 13,224 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,224 miles

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

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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W527 YTU is a 1998 Honda SFX50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W527 YTU, 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.

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What year was W527 YTU registered?

W527 YTU is a 1998 Honda SFX50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is W527 YTU safe to buy?

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