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B497 AMA

1984 Honda Melody

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,060 mi
Last recorded3,060 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Honda Melody5,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB497 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelMelody
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2023 3,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 3,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 3,060 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 2,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,221 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,956 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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B497 AMA is a 1984 Honda Melody in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Honda Melody models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 5,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B497 AMA, 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 42 years old, this Honda Melody is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B497 AMA registered?

B497 AMA is a 1984 Honda Melody, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B497 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B497 AMA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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