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SLJ 314X

1981 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,458 mi
Last recorded9,458 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda C7011,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLJ 314X
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 9,458 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working all flashers (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear rear flat tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 9,419 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 9,419 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,367 miles

Slight freeplay in front suspension bush

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,895 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 9,281 miles

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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SLJ 314X is a 1981 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLJ 314X, 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.

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What year was SLJ 314X registered?

SLJ 314X is a 1981 Honda C70, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is SLJ 314X safe to buy?

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