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YTV 551Y

1978 Honda Unknown

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,048 mi
Last recorded43,048 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Honda Unknown12,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTV 551Y
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,048 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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YTV 551Y is a 1978 Honda Unknown in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTV 551Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Honda Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTV 551Y?

You can check the full history of YTV 551Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YTV 551Y registered?

YTV 551Y is a 1978 Honda Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YTV 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTV 551Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTV 551Y have outstanding finance?

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