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F553 FGN

1988 Honda NE50MFF

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,018 mi
Last recorded1,018 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda NE50MFF4,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 FGN
MakeHonda
ModelNE50MFF
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 1,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 1,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,941 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,941 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda NE50MFF?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
182
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 10
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 9
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 7
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F553 FGN is a 1988 Honda NE50MFF in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Honda NE50MFF models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 4,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda NE50MFF fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F553 FGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NE50MFF typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NE50MFF is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F553 FGN registered?

F553 FGN is a 1988 Honda NE50MFF, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F553 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 FGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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