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C144 VKV

1985 Honda NE50MF

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,802 mi
Last recorded7,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda NE50MF5,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 VKV
MakeHonda
ModelNE50MF
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 7,802 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 7,802 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 7,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 7,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 7,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 6,999 miles

number plate very slightly deteraiorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 6,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine bushes (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 6,983 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

How Reliable is the Honda NE50MF?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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C144 VKV is a 1985 Honda NE50MF in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda NE50MF models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 5,777 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 NE50MF fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C144 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NE50MF typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda NE50MF is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C144 VKV registered?

C144 VKV is a 1985 Honda NE50MF, first registered on 11 September 1985.

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