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RCL 85J

1971 Honda PC50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,323 mi
Last recorded5,323 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Honda PC502,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 85J
MakeHonda
ModelPC50
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2014 5,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 5,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,856 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 3,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 3,602 miles

How Reliable is the Honda PC50?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
53
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 11
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
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RCL 85J is a 1971 Honda PC50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Honda PC50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 2,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda PC50 fails its MOT is suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCL 85J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda PC50 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Honda PC50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RCL 85J?

You can check the full history of RCL 85J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RCL 85J registered?

RCL 85J is a 1971 Honda PC50, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is RCL 85J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 85J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCL 85J have outstanding finance?

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