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J578 HAE

1992 Honda Vision

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,828 mi
Last recorded2,828 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda Vision4,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 HAE
MakeHonda
ModelVision
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 2,828 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 2,813 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 2,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 2,613 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 2,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 2,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 2,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 2,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 1,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 1,970 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 1,832 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 1,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 1,640 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 1,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 1,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 1,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 314 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 314 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 9,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 9,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

centre stand spring weak

front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2013 9,533 miles

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

centre stand spring weak

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,803 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 9,803 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,803 miles

front tyre starting to crack

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play at front nearside lower shock bush

slight play at front offside lower shock bush

slight wear front brake plate stop

Fail 3 Mar 2011 9,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to crack

slight play at front nearside lower shock bush

slight play at front offside lower shock bush

slight wear front brake plate stop

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,290 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,653 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 8,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,767 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 7,767 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,522 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vision?

Based on 10,535 MOT tests across 2,353 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
206
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 154
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 122
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 113
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 96
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 93
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J578 HAE is a 1992 Honda Vision in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda Vision models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 4,830 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 Vision fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J578 HAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vision typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Honda Vision is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J578 HAE is a 1992 Honda Vision, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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