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E861 HEW

1987 Honda C50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,471 mi
Last recorded31,471 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Honda C5017,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 HEW
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,471 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,483 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 29,483 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 29,044 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre cracking

seat covering torn

slight movement in front suspension lower bushes

upper chain guard missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,818 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 27,814 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,812 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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E861 HEW is a 1987 Honda C50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E861 HEW, 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 E861 HEW registered?

E861 HEW is a 1987 Honda C50, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E861 HEW safe to buy?

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