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EMJ 165Y

1982 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,007 mi
Last recorded16,007 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Honda C7013,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 165Y
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 16,007 miles

suspension arm bolt not fully through locking device

Fail 20 May 2024 16,006 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

suspension arm bolt not fully through locking device

Pass 26 May 2023 15,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 15,976 miles

Chain guard missing ()

driver rubbers worn

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 27 May 2022 15,976 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

driver rubbers worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,662 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

mirrors missing

rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2014 17,662 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

fuel cap seal perrished

mirrors missing

rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 26 May 2006 17,286 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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EMJ 165Y is a 1982 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,440 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMJ 165Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 44 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMJ 165Y registered?

EMJ 165Y is a 1982 Honda C70, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is EMJ 165Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMJ 165Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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