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J550 TBW

1991 Honda Beat

Silver Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Honda Beat90,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 TBW
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,487 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 91,351 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall very close to lower spring cup

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,038 miles

o/s/f tyre close to shock absorber

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,101 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TRACROD END RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REPAIR CARRIED OUT ON O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SECURING BRACKET

Fail 1 Jun 2006 85,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracked and perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f trackrod end rubber boots split

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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J550 TBW is a 1991 Honda Beat in Silver with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1991 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 90,622 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 Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J550 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J550 TBW is a 1991 Honda Beat, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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