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OCT 853Y

1983 Honda NS50MSB

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,259 mi
Last recorded7,259 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Honda NS50MSB5,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 853Y
MakeHonda
ModelNS50MSB
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 7,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 7,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 7,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 7,036 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,908 miles

battery flat

frame starting to corrode

Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

battery flat

frame starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 6,575 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda NS50MSB?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
79
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 16
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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OCT 853Y is a 1983 Honda NS50MSB in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda NS50MSB models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 5,648 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 NS50MSB fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCT 853Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS50MSB typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda NS50MSB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCT 853Y registered?

OCT 853Y is a 1983 Honda NS50MSB, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is OCT 853Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 853Y shows 9 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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