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C78 GDM

1985 Honda Express II

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,427 mi
Last recorded9,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda Express II5,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 GDM
MakeHonda
ModelExpress II
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 9,427 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 8,880 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 8,507 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 8,259 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 8,259 miles

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 7,981 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 7,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 7,267 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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C78 GDM is a 1985 Honda Express II in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C78 GDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C78 GDM registered?

C78 GDM is a 1985 Honda Express II, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C78 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 GDM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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