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X158 FVE

2000 Honda Sfx

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,530 mi
Last recorded12,530 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Sfx8,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 FVE
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,530 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 12,528 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,746 miles

stand missing

Fail 15 Sep 2016

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 11,734 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

battery output low which affects all electrical item on machine at low engine speed

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted

play in steering/front suspension

Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,952 miles

Front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 10,936 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,646 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

one exhaust mounting bolt missing but still secure

Fail 1 May 2014 9,642 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

difficult to start

one exhaust mounting bolt missing but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,632 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 9,631 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 7,961 miles

1. slight damage to front fairing. 2. front brake pads becoming worn. 3. slight leak on front forks.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 7,804 miles

panel damage to both sides

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 6,421 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Sfx?

Based on 9,316 MOT tests across 1,535 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 187
Tyre tread not clearly visible 173
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 115
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X158 FVE is a 2000 Honda Sfx in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 8,981 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 Sfx fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X158 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sfx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Sfx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X158 FVE is a 2000 Honda Sfx, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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