Honda Sfx50 (1998)
1998 Honda Sfx50
CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Sfx50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Honda SFX50 is a challenging buy: only 12.1% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 45 signals serious reliability concerns. The bright spot is that dangerous defects are rare at just 0.5% of vehicles, so safety-critical failures are unlikely.
These scooters are racking up modest mileage for their age (median 8,223 miles), yet still struggle through MOT with an average of 0.11 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle—suggesting age and deterioration are the real enemies here rather than hard use. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and factor in that most will need work to pass their next test.
What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Sfx50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Honda Sfx50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Honda Sfx50 vehicles fall between 5,583 and 12,780 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Honda Sfx50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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23.6%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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20.2%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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15.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.5%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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13.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.2%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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11.2%
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible
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10.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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