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OBA 738M

1973 Honda ST

Blue Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,791 mi
Last recorded4,791 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Honda ST4,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 738M
MakeHonda
ModelST
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 4,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 4,791 miles

Brake component insecure Rear brake anchor was loose. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 4,755 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 4,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 4,693 miles

Rear Brake component insecure Brake anchor nuts. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 4,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 4,679 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Honda ST?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 444 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Horn not working 7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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OBA 738M is a 1973 Honda ST in Blue with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Honda ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 4,866 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 ST fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBA 738M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Honda ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBA 738M registered?

OBA 738M is a 1973 Honda ST, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is OBA 738M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 738M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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