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NFN 782M

1973 Honda SS50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,844 mi
Last recorded9,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Honda SS508,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFN 782M
MakeHonda
ModelSS50
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,844 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 9,844 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,844 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 9,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

High low beam switch wired up the wrong way round

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

High low beam switch wired up the wrong way round

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,844 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,844 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 7,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 5,898 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 5,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2005 5,884 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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NFN 782M is a 1973 Honda SS50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Honda SS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 8,728 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 NFN 782M, 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 53 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 NFN 782M registered?

NFN 782M is a 1973 Honda SS50, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NFN 782M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFN 782M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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