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YRL 174J

1971 Honda C50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,670 mi
Last recorded5,670 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Honda C505,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 174J
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 5,670 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS

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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YRL 174J is a 1971 Honda C50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 5,086 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 YRL 174J, 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 55 years old, this Honda C50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRL 174J?

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What year was YRL 174J registered?

YRL 174J is a 1971 Honda C50, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is YRL 174J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRL 174J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRL 174J have outstanding finance?

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