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E581 MWS

1988 Honda Mt

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,290 mi
Last recorded18,290 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Mt18,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE581 MWS
MakeHonda
ModelMt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 18,290 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside engine casing missing

Fail 10 May 2012 18,290 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

nearside engine casing missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre slightly perished with age

Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 12,217 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Honda Mt?

Based on 1,385 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Direction indicator not working 22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Direction indicators not working 21
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E581 MWS is a 1988 Honda Mt in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda Mt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 18,738 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 Mt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E581 MWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Mt typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Mt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E581 MWS registered?

E581 MWS is a 1988 Honda Mt, first registered on 5 June 1988.

Is E581 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E581 MWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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