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V285 MDL

2004 Honda Z50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,638 mi
Last recorded2,638 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 2004 Honda Z501,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 MDL
MakeHonda
ModelZ50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 2,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 1,939 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

battery in low state of charge

Fail 8 Apr 2006 1,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

battery in low state of charge

Fail 5 Apr 2006 1,914 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Z50?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 6
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 6
Direction indicators not working 4
Horn not working 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
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V285 MDL is a 2004 Honda Z50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Honda Z50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 1,233 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 Z50 fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V285 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Z50 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Z50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V285 MDL registered?

V285 MDL is a 2004 Honda Z50, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is V285 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 MDL shows 4 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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