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E963 NOU

1988 Honda Bros

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,243 mi
Last recorded9,243 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Honda Bros41,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 NOU
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 9,243 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake component slightly loose Front brake pad anti rattle shim lost its tension. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Requires to much pressure to operate. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Unable to check front brake fluid level due to opaque window.

Fuel pump mounting insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,774 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre has a grove cut around its entire circumference but is only on surface.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,349 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

nearside rear position light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,653 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fron brake pads loose in carrier

Fail 7 Apr 2013 67,570 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fron brake pads loose in carrier

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

no front side light

rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,853 miles

Headlamp shell corroded.

Very slight binding of front brake.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,393 miles

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

Slight discolouration of rear no.plate.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,393 miles

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

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

Slight discolouration of rear no.plate.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,757 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,172 miles

1) Front brake pads low.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,024 miles

1) Rear brake pads low.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 35,024 miles

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

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

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

1) Rear brake pads low.

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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E963 NOU is a 1988 Honda Bros in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 41,416 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 Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E963 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E963 NOU registered?

E963 NOU is a 1988 Honda Bros, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E963 NOU safe to buy?

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