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B751 VKM

1985 Honda Express II

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,600 mi
Last recorded6,600 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda Express II5,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB751 VKM
MakeHonda
ModelExpress II
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 6,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 6,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 6,467 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 5,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 5,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,253 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 5,253 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

high and low beams are backwards on switch, but beam aim ok.

Pass 19 May 2012 5,201 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,090 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,185 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,177 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Express II?

Based on 835 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
85
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 12
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 12
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 9
Direction indicators not working 8
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B751 VKM is a 1985 Honda Express II in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Honda Express II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 5,463 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 Express II fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B751 VKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Express II typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Express II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B751 VKM is a 1985 Honda Express II, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B751 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B751 VKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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