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SWX 60L

1972 Honda ST70

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,121 mi
Last recorded1,121 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Honda ST707,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 60L
MakeHonda
ModelST70
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 1,121 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 1,121 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 1,105 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 1,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 17 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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SWX 60L is a 1972 Honda ST70 in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Honda ST70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,913 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 SWX 60L, 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 54 years old, this Honda ST70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWX 60L?

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What year was SWX 60L registered?

SWX 60L is a 1972 Honda ST70, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is SWX 60L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWX 60L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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