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ERK 85J

1971 Honda ST50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,978 mi
Last recorded2,978 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Honda ST507,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERK 85J
MakeHonda
ModelST50
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 2,978 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 2,978 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 2,853 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 2,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 2,725 miles

front + rear tyre have cracking on side walls

How Reliable is the Honda ST50?

Based on 421 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
49
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 6
wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing 4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 3
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ERK 85J is a 1971 Honda ST50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Honda ST50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 7,714 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 ST50 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERK 85J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST50 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Honda ST50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERK 85J?

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What year was ERK 85J registered?

ERK 85J is a 1971 Honda ST50, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is ERK 85J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERK 85J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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