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JDL 356W

1980 Honda C70

Blue Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,928 mi
Last recorded23,928 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Honda C7012,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 356W
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 23,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,907 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.3.3a)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 23,907 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Upper Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. mounting point (2.4.A.2d)

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively rear shock rubbers (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advice front brake service

Fail 30 Sep 2016 23,760 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength hole in rim by valve (4.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively rear shock rubbers (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advice front brake service

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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JDL 356W is a 1980 Honda C70 in Blue with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 12,036 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDL 356W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDL 356W registered?

JDL 356W is a 1980 Honda C70, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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