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C961 YWW

1985 Honda Chaly

Black Petrol 68cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,371 mi
Last recorded7,371 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Chaly10,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 YWW
MakeHonda
ModelChaly
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine68cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 7,371 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 7,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 6,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 6,820 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 6,817 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect not moving (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 6,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 6,817 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 6,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front shock absorbers slightly stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 5,930 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Chaly?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
101
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicator not working 15
Direction indicators not working 13
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 9
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C961 YWW is a 1985 Honda Chaly in Black with a 68cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Honda Chaly models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,029 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 Chaly fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C961 YWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Chaly typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Chaly is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C961 YWW?

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What year was C961 YWW registered?

C961 YWW is a 1985 Honda Chaly, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C961 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C961 YWW 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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