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AJ16 ECA

2016 Herald Motor Company Classic

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic3,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ECA
MakeHerald Motor Company
ModelClassic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 4,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear shock absorbers fitted upside down but does not affect function

Pass 22 Jul 2025 4,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear shock absorbers fitted upside down but does not affect function

Pass 12 Jul 2024 4,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear shock absorbers fitted upside down but does not affect function

Pass 3 Jul 2023 517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear shock absorbers fitted upside down but does not affect function

Pass 21 Jun 2022 4,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 4,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 3,614 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 3,614 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 3,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 3,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Herald Motor Company Classic?

Based on 1,728 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads
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AJ16 ECA is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Herald Motor Company Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Herald Motor Company Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ16 ECA registered?

AJ16 ECA is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic, first registered on 2 July 2016.

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