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FVF 878Y

1983 Honda NS50MSB

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

659 mi
Last recorded659 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Honda NS50MSB5,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVF 878Y
MakeHonda
ModelNS50MSB
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,354 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 9,249 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 7,591 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 7,537 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Honda NS50MSB?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
79
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 16
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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FVF 878Y is a 1983 Honda NS50MSB 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 1983 Honda NS50MSB models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 5,648 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 NS50MSB fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVF 878Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS50MSB typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda NS50MSB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVF 878Y registered?

FVF 878Y is a 1983 Honda NS50MSB, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is FVF 878Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVF 878Y 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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