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P359 DEP

1997 Honda C50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,638 mi
Last recorded18,638 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 DEP
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 18,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 17,832 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 15,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 15,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 14,841 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 14,841 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 13,450 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 11,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2019 11,511 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy dry notchy beaings need replacing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Honda C50?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,843 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 67
Direction indicators not working 50
Horn not working 48
Direction indicator not working 45
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P359 DEP is a 1997 Honda C50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Honda C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P359 DEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 29 years old, this Honda C50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P359 DEP registered?

P359 DEP is a 1997 Honda C50, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P359 DEP safe to buy?

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