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RYN 869L

1971 Honda ST70

Blue Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,246 mi
Last recorded3,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Honda ST703,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 869L
MakeHonda
ModelST70
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 3,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 3,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 3,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 3,199 miles

Horn control defective only works when lights are on (1.7.2a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking engine mount rear loose (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp only comes on when lights are on (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly engine revs too high (6.2.1f)

main stand locking device missing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,188 miles

slight play in front forks

Fail 12 Apr 2014 3,188 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda ST70?

Based on 2,368 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
49
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Horn not working 29
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 13
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RYN 869L is a 1971 Honda ST70 in Blue with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Honda ST70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 3,188 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 ST70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYN 869L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST70 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Honda ST70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYN 869L registered?

RYN 869L is a 1971 Honda ST70, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RYN 869L safe to buy?

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