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MCY 289J

1972 Honda CB175

Gold Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,887 mi
Last recorded4,887 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 Honda CB17518,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 289J
MakeHonda
ModelCB175
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 4,887 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 4,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 4,886 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB175?

Based on 676 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
113
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
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MCY 289J is a 1972 Honda CB175 in Gold with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Honda CB175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 18,013 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 CB175 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 289J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB175 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Honda CB175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 289J?

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What year was MCY 289J registered?

MCY 289J is a 1972 Honda CB175, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MCY 289J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 289J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCY 289J have outstanding finance?

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