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R691 YOR

1997 Honda Bali

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,033 mi
Last recorded13,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Bali8,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 YOR
MakeHonda
ModelBali
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 13,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 12,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 12,901 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 12,901 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Does not release (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 11,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 10,840 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 10,840 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 8,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 7,020 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 7,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 4,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 3,875 miles

Front Tyre has slightly perished

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

Rear Tyre has slightly perished

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 3,875 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has slightly perished

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

Rear Tyre has slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Bali?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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R691 YOR is a 1997 Honda Bali in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Bali models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 8,791 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 Bali fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R691 YOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bali typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Bali is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R691 YOR registered?

R691 YOR is a 1997 Honda Bali, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R691 YOR safe to buy?

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