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F228 HVU

1988 Honda NE50MFF

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,498 mi
Last recorded5,498 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda NE50MFF4,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 HVU
MakeHonda
ModelNE50MFF
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 5,498 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 5,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 3,248 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Fail 25 Feb 2022 3,248 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Sep 2014 3,125 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda NE50MFF?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
182
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 10
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 9
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 7
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F228 HVU is a 1988 Honda NE50MFF in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Honda NE50MFF models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 4,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda NE50MFF fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F228 HVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NE50MFF typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NE50MFF is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F228 HVU?

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What year was F228 HVU registered?

F228 HVU is a 1988 Honda NE50MFF, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F228 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F228 HVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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