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W881 VDM

1998 Honda SFX50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,355 mi
Last recorded31,355 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda SFX5010,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 VDM
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,117 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 28,117 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 26,353 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,039 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,039 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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W881 VDM is a 1998 Honda SFX50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W881 VDM, 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 W881 VDM registered?

W881 VDM is a 1998 Honda SFX50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is W881 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 VDM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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