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GKB 66L

1973 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

18,982 mi
Last recorded18,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Honda C7011,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKB 66L
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,982 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rusty ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,867 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,867 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,570 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front mudguard slightly damaged!

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 18,570 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front mudguard slightly damaged!

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,149 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front mudguard slightly damaged!

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 18,149 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front mudguard slightly damaged!

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,008 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear mudguard rusty!

Fail 13 Apr 2012 18,008 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear mudguard rusty!

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,717 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear mudguard rusty!

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,379 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

drivers near side footrest bent slightly upwards.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 17,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

drivers near side footrest bent slightly upwards.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,739 miles

front & rear wheel rims rusty!

rear mudguard & frame rusty!

seat cover ripped!

spokes in front wheel rusty!

Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,739 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front & rear wheel rims rusty!

rear mudguard & frame rusty!

seat cover ripped!

spokes in front wheel rusty!

Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,727 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear wheel rims rusty!

rear mudguard & frame rusty!

seat cover ripped!

spokes in front wheel rusty!

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,893 miles

Corrosion appearing it rear frame.

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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GKB 66L is a 1973 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1973 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 11,994 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 GKB 66L, 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 53 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKB 66L is a 1973 Honda C70, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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