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D523 MRL

1987 Honda C50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Honda C5017,114 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 MRL
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024
Pass 25 May 2023 11,306 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 11,306 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2022

Daylight test - lights masked over at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,891 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,131 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 26,133 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

ignition can't be switched off with key/need to fit some sort of kill system for engine that can be operated by another person in the event of an accident

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,051 miles

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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D523 MRL is a 1987 Honda C50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,114 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 D523 MRL, 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 39 years old, this Honda C50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D523 MRL registered?

D523 MRL is a 1987 Honda C50, first registered on 8 July 1987.

Is D523 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 MRL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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