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RGV 817W

1981 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,346 mi
Last recorded2,346 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Honda C7011,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 817W
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 2,346 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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RGV 817W is a 1981 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,422 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 RGV 817W, 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 45 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 RGV 817W registered?

RGV 817W is a 1981 Honda C70, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is RGV 817W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGV 817W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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