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B24 XYY

1985 Honda C50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,210 mi
Last recorded17,210 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda C5016,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 XYY
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 16,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 16,889 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 15,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,907 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 14,907 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,325 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 14,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 13,755 miles

tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 May 2018 13,755 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,209 miles

Rear Tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 12,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 10,501 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,185 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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B24 XYY is a 1985 Honda C50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,812 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 C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B24 XYY, 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 41 years old, this Honda C50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B24 XYY registered?

B24 XYY is a 1985 Honda C50, first registered on 2 March 1985.

Is B24 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 XYY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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