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VJD 59M

1974 Honda C70

Yellow Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,749 mi
Last recorded29,749 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1974 Honda C708,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJD 59M
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 29,749 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 28,465 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 28,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 27,774 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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VJD 59M is a 1974 Honda C70 in Yellow with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,917 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 VJD 59M, 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 52 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJD 59M registered?

VJD 59M is a 1974 Honda C70, first registered on 2 April 1974.

Is VJD 59M safe to buy?

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