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NPV 653W

1980 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,188 mi
Last recorded19,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Honda C7012,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPV 653W
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,999 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 16,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 16,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 16,478 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005

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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NPV 653W is a 1980 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPV 653W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPV 653W registered?

NPV 653W is a 1980 Honda C70, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NPV 653W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPV 653W shows 9 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.

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