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KPU 840V

1979 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1979 Honda C7010,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPU 840V
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 45,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,232 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,649 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 43,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Chain guard missing (6.2.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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KPU 840V is a 1979 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,204 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 KPU 840V, 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 47 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KPU 840V?

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What year was KPU 840V registered?

KPU 840V is a 1979 Honda C70, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is KPU 840V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPU 840V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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