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COU 42K

1971 Honda ST

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,684 mi
Last recorded1,684 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Honda ST1,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOU 42K
MakeHonda
ModelST
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 1,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 1,672 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 1,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 1,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 1,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 1,664 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda ST?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 444 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Horn not working 7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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COU 42K is a 1971 Honda ST in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Honda ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 1,682 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 ST fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COU 42K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Honda ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COU 42K registered?

COU 42K is a 1971 Honda ST, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is COU 42K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COU 42K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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