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EMR 97L

1973 Honda PC50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

3,140 mi
Last recorded3,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Honda PC505,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 97L
MakeHonda
ModelPC50
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 3,140 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre starting to perish

No Lights Fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Honda PC50?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
53
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 11
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
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EMR 97L is a 1973 Honda PC50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Honda PC50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,076 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 PC50 fails its MOT is suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMR 97L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda PC50 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Honda PC50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMR 97L registered?

EMR 97L is a 1973 Honda PC50, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is EMR 97L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMR 97L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMR 97L have outstanding finance?

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