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B78 NFA

1984 Honda C50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,596 mi
Last recorded9,596 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda C5013,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 NFA
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 9,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 9,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 9,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 9,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 9,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 8,612 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 8,607 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 8,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has small splits around edge of tread

Fail 22 May 2017 8,312 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has small splits around edge of tread

Pass 23 May 2016 7,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fork links slightly bent

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,547 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 7,013 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,013 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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B78 NFA is a 1984 Honda C50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 13,773 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 B78 NFA, 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 42 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 B78 NFA registered?

B78 NFA is a 1984 Honda C50, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B78 NFA safe to buy?

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