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B533 RFX

1985 Honda NH80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

9,789 mi
Last recorded9,789 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda NH807,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 RFX
MakeHonda
ModelNH80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 9,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 9,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loose side panel

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 9,717 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loose side panel

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 9,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,608 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 9,315 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,035 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,927 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,423 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 7,423 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 4,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 3,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 6,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 5,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,708 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda NH80?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 44
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 25
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
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B533 RFX is a 1985 Honda NH80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda NH80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 7,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda NH80 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B533 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NH80 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Honda NH80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B533 RFX registered?

B533 RFX is a 1985 Honda NH80, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B533 RFX safe to buy?

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