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V78 DNU

1999 Honda Unknown

Purple Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,229 mi
Last recorded5,229 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Unknown20,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 DNU
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 5,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 4,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 4,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 3,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 3,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 3,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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V78 DNU is a 1999 Honda Unknown in Purple with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V78 DNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V78 DNU?

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What year was V78 DNU registered?

V78 DNU is a 1999 Honda Unknown, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V78 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 DNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V78 DNU have outstanding finance?

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