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A978 JWY

1983 Honda Melody

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,404 mi
Last recorded3,404 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Honda Melody2,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 JWY
MakeHonda
ModelMelody
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 3,404 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 3,404 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 1,604 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody?

Based on 1,182 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
95
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 10
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A978 JWY is a 1983 Honda Melody in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda Melody models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 2,888 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 Melody fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A978 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Honda Melody is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A978 JWY registered?

A978 JWY is a 1983 Honda Melody, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A978 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A978 JWY 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.

Does A978 JWY have outstanding finance?

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