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FNP 540W

1980 Honda NC50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,188 mi
Last recorded3,188 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda NC504,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 540W
MakeHonda
ModelNC50
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 3,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Front Forks (5.3.3 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Slight damage to rear brake perch

Fail 10 Jul 2019 3,187 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

rear brake lever cable clamp damaged

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess fork sliders (5.3.3 (d))

front brake lever pivot bolt lock nut missing

Pass 16 May 2014 3,132 miles

Battery flat

Front brake adjustment at end of adjustment.

Headlight casing damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,015 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 3,015 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda NC50?

Based on 548 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
60
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Direction indicators not working 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Tyre tread not clearly visible 5
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FNP 540W is a 1980 Honda NC50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Honda NC50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 4,236 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 NC50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNP 540W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NC50 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda NC50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNP 540W registered?

FNP 540W is a 1980 Honda NC50, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is FNP 540W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 540W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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