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BNT 288T

1979 Honda -

Purple Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 288T
MakeHonda
Model-
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 19,894 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 19,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 15,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,200 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 13,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 13,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other braking component defects please enter 5430 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 13,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,095 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 12,356 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 12,351 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Honda -?

Based on 4,421 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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BNT 288T is a 1979 Honda - in Purple with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Honda - fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNT 288T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda - typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Honda - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNT 288T registered?

BNT 288T is a 1979 Honda -, first registered on 10 March 1979.

Is BNT 288T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 288T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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