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B778 ARL

1984 Honda C70

Red Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,893 mi
Last recorded19,893 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda C7016,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 ARL
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,802 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,802 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 20,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,805 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 16,310 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 16,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 15,944 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,924 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,886 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,524 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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B778 ARL is a 1984 Honda C70 in Red with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 16,439 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B778 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 42 years old, this Honda C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B778 ARL registered?

B778 ARL is a 1984 Honda C70, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B778 ARL safe to buy?

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