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C960 JBW

1986 Honda C50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,473 mi
Last recorded40,473 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda C5019,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 JBW
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,231 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 40,231 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,201 miles

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

Front front brake has reduced effectiveness

Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

swing arm loose

Fail 14 Jul 2016 19,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

swing arm loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,081 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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C960 JBW is a 1986 Honda C50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,166 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 C960 JBW, 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 40 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 C960 JBW registered?

C960 JBW is a 1986 Honda C50, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C960 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C960 JBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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