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W538 YTU

1998 Honda SFX50

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,347 mi
Last recorded16,347 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda SFX5010,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 YTU
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,347 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 16,347 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,346 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W538 YTU is a 1998 Honda SFX50 in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W538 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 W538 YTU registered?

W538 YTU is a 1998 Honda SFX50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is W538 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 YTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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