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VBG 652V

1980 Honda NC50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,329 mi
Last recorded6,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Honda NC504,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBG 652V
MakeHonda
ModelNC50
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 6,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 6,322 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 6,319 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,307 miles

High beam tell tale not working

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 6,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 6,147 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

high beam tell tale not working

How Reliable is the Honda NC50?

Based on 548 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
60
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Direction indicators not working 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Tyre tread not clearly visible 5
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VBG 652V is a 1980 Honda NC50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Honda NC50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 4,236 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 NC50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBG 652V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NC50 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda NC50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBG 652V?

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What year was VBG 652V registered?

VBG 652V is a 1980 Honda NC50, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is VBG 652V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBG 652V 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 VBG 652V have outstanding finance?

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