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DRV 775W

1981 Honda Super Dream

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,077 mi
Last recorded33,077 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda Super Dream25,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRV 775W
MakeHonda
ModelSuper Dream
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,333 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,973 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side indercator held with tape

Fail 29 Jul 2011 27,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side indercator held with tape

Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,947 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,947 miles

Main stand verry rusty.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,947 miles

Main stand verry rusty.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 25,947 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,531 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

centre stand rusty in places

front brake performance lower than front

Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

centre stand rusty in places

front brake performance lower than front

How Reliable is the Honda Super Dream?

Based on 712 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Horn not working 6
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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DRV 775W is a 1981 Honda Super Dream in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Honda Super Dream models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 25,184 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 Super Dream fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRV 775W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Super Dream typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Honda Super Dream is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRV 775W registered?

DRV 775W is a 1981 Honda Super Dream, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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