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ART 686Y

1982 Honda C50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda C5011,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 686Y
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 17,389 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,315 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 17,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high circular image no definable line, white light above the 0.5% line (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 17,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,116 miles

battery in poor condition (almost flat)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,116 miles

Horn and indicators in need of slight attention

front brake adjustment at minimum pass requirement

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,893 miles

Slight movement in front fork links

battery not holding charge

centre stand / brake pedal shaft badly bent

rear brake locks on when on main stand due to bent shaft

slight fuel leak from carb overflow pipe when on side stand

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,259 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 15,859 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,146 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C50?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,843 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 67
Direction indicators not working 50
Horn not working 48
Direction indicator not working 45
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ART 686Y is a 1982 Honda C50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 11,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ART 686Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 44 years old, this Honda C50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ART 686Y?

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What year was ART 686Y registered?

ART 686Y is a 1982 Honda C50, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is ART 686Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 686Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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