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GHG 543S

1978 Honda ST70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,113 mi
Last recorded6,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Honda ST705,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 543S
MakeHonda
ModelST70
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 6,113 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,973 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 5,973 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 5,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,466 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST70?

Based on 2,368 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
49
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Horn not working 29
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 13
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GHG 543S is a 1978 Honda ST70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Honda ST70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 5,973 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 ST70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHG 543S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST70 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Honda ST70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GHG 543S?

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What year was GHG 543S registered?

GHG 543S is a 1978 Honda ST70, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is GHG 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHG 543S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHG 543S have outstanding finance?

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