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AEL 887Y

1982 Honda Melody

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,698 mi
Last recorded5,698 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Honda Melody4,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 887Y
MakeHonda
ModelMelody
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,698 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyers under inflated

Fail 19 Feb 2007 5,698 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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AEL 887Y is a 1982 Honda Melody in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEL 887Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEL 887Y registered?

AEL 887Y is a 1982 Honda Melody, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is AEL 887Y safe to buy?

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