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NEL 853P

1976 Honda SS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,358 mi
Last recorded42,358 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Honda SS5012,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 853P
MakeHonda
ModelSS50
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 42,358 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2017 42,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired dim (1.5.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 42,196 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 42,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 41,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,734 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 41,734 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear sprocket retaining circlip brocken

Pass 23 Sep 2006 41,461 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SS50?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Horn not working 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Direction indicators not working 10
Throttle operating incorrectly 5
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NEL 853P is a 1976 Honda SS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Honda SS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 12,101 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 SS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEL 853P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 50 years old, this Honda SS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEL 853P registered?

NEL 853P is a 1976 Honda SS50, first registered on 26 April 1976.

Is NEL 853P safe to buy?

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