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YH08 MES

2008 Honda C50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,030 mi
Last recorded5,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda C507,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MES
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 5,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 4,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 4,814 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

battery poor

Pass 25 Sep 2021 4,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 3,886 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C50?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,843 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 67
Direction indicators not working 50
Horn not working 48
Direction indicator not working 45
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YH08 MES is a 2008 Honda C50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 7,425 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 C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 18 years old, this Honda C50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 MES registered?

YH08 MES is a 2008 Honda C50, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is YH08 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 MES shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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