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B840 MSM

1985 Honda Melody Mini

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,528 mi
Last recorded5,528 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda Melody Mini5,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 MSM
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 5,528 miles

only nain beam operational-aim has been reset as dipped aim

Fail 12 Jun 2008 3,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 1,001 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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B840 MSM is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 5,148 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 Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B840 MSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B840 MSM registered?

B840 MSM is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B840 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B840 MSM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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