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F588 LAA

1989 Honda Mt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Honda Mt17,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 LAA
MakeHonda
ModelMt
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011
Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,891 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Jan 2011 38,873 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,761 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 37,747 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,481 miles

Clutch lever clamp broken.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,481 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Clutch lever clamp broken.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 32,472 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Clutch lever clamp broken.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,464 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish and split & is close to limit

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Clutch lever clamp is broken

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,842 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Mt?

Based on 1,385 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Direction indicator not working 22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Direction indicators not working 21
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F588 LAA is a 1989 Honda Mt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda Mt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 17,586 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 Mt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F588 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Mt typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Mt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F588 LAA is a 1989 Honda Mt, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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