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PWC 349R

1976 Honda C50

Blue Petrol 155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,206 mi
Last recorded17,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Honda C505,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWC 349R
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 17,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 17,206 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 16,672 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 16,611 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,754 miles

exhaust a little noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2018 15,386 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 13,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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PWC 349R is a 1976 Honda C50 in Blue with a 155cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 5,296 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 C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWC 349R, 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 50 years old, this Honda C50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWC 349R registered?

PWC 349R is a 1976 Honda C50, first registered on 17 August 1976.

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