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BSS 165M

1974 Honda C50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,766 mi
Last recorded1,766 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 Honda C506,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 165M
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 1,766 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 1,766 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 1,753 miles

rear wheel alligment

Fail 22 Feb 2013 1,753 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BSS 165M is a 1974 Honda C50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 6,551 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 BSS 165M, 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 52 years old, this Honda C50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSS 165M?

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What year was BSS 165M registered?

BSS 165M is a 1974 Honda C50, first registered on 21 May 1974.

Is BSS 165M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 165M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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