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BLR 987Y

1983 Honda Melody Mini

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,261 mi
Last recorded4,261 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 Honda Melody Mini5,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLR 987Y
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2007 4,261 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,261 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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BLR 987Y is a 1983 Honda Melody Mini in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 5,784 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 BLR 987Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLR 987Y registered?

BLR 987Y is a 1983 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 12 March 1983.

Is BLR 987Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLR 987Y 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.

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