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VPN 865Y

1982 Honda C50LAC

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Honda C50LAC18,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPN 865Y
MakeHonda
ModelC50LAC
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 18,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 18,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,060 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,040 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,297 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 8,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,321 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C50LAC?

Based on 567 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
212
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 6
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VPN 865Y is a 1982 Honda C50LAC in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Honda C50LAC models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda C50LAC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPN 865Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50LAC typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Honda C50LAC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VPN 865Y is a 1982 Honda C50LAC, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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