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VPN 61Y

1982 Honda Melody

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,949 mi
Last recorded9,949 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Honda Melody4,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPN 61Y
MakeHonda
ModelMelody
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 9,949 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,849 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,849 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,527 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody?

Based on 1,182 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
95
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 10
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VPN 61Y is a 1982 Honda Melody in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Honda Melody models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 4,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Melody fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPN 61Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Honda Melody is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VPN 61Y is a 1982 Honda Melody, first registered on 22 September 1982.

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