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B169 UEX

1985 Honda Melody

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,957 mi
Last recorded1,957 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Melody5,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB169 UEX
MakeHonda
ModelMelody
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 1,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 1,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 1,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 1,570 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 1,220 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front fork gaitors slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2020 1,198 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 1,183 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 1,183 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 1,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 1,149 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 1,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 1,069 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 958 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 866 miles

Front suspension gatters split

Pass 29 Sep 2014 797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 708 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Unable to test headlamp aim.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 539 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 439 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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B169 UEX is a 1985 Honda Melody in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Melody models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 5,555 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 B169 UEX, 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 41 years old, this Honda Melody is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B169 UEX registered?

B169 UEX is a 1985 Honda Melody, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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