Honda Sgx50 (1998)

587 real MOT outcomes analysed • 9.2% first-time pass rate

1998 Honda Sgx50

CarHunch analysed 587 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Sgx50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1998 Honda SGX50 is a scooter, not a car, and it's in serious trouble—only 9.2% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of 45 out of 100 and 1.4% of vehicles having suffered dangerous defects, these machines are well past their reliable years.

The median mileage of just 8,091 miles suggests these are mostly stored or lightly ridden survivors, yet they still average 0.09 failures and 0.2 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear and corrosion issues typical of aging scooters. If you're considering one, plan for immediate servicing and inspection by a specialist—do not assume low mileage means roadworthiness.

Below average reliability 70.8% below UK average
9.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,091
typical mileage
5,573–11,531 middle half
1.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Sgx50

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 584 9.2% 0.08
Gas (0%) 2 0% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 66.7% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Honda Sgx50 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.

5,573
low mileage
8,091
typical
11,531
high mileage

Half of all 1998 Honda Sgx50 vehicles fall between 5,573 and 11,531 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Honda Sgx50

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 30.4%
    Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members
  • 14.8%
    Exhaust slightly deteriorated
  • 14.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 11.3%
    Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 10.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 9.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 7.8%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Sgx50:

1997 1999 2000 2001