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B899 RVC

1985 Honda Melody Mini

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,280 mi
Last recorded3,280 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda Melody Mini5,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB899 RVC
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,280 miles

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2011 3,279 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 3,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 3,040 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 3,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,040 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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B899 RVC is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 5,148 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 Melody Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B899 RVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B899 RVC registered?

B899 RVC is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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