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BWL 97Y

1974 Honda ST70

Green Petrol 70cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,705 mi
Last recorded16,705 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1974 Honda ST707,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 97Y
MakeHonda
ModelST70
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine70cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,558 miles

offside front indicator bracket slightly cracking on frame.

rear tyre worn to 1.6mm centre of tread.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 16,558 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

offside front indicator bracket slightly cracking on frame.

rear tyre worn to 1.6mm centre of tread.

How Reliable is the Honda ST70?

Based on 2,368 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
49
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Horn not working 29
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 13
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BWL 97Y is a 1974 Honda ST70 in Green with a 70cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Honda ST70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,158 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 ST70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWL 97Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST70 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Honda ST70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWL 97Y registered?

BWL 97Y is a 1974 Honda ST70, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is BWL 97Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWL 97Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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