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TJU 748X

1981 Honda Melody Mini

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,626 mi
Last recorded9,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda Melody Mini6,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJU 748X
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,626 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Bolt missing from RH engine casing

Front and rear wheels buckled upto 2.5 mm (4MM allowed on steel wheels)

No front mudguard fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,521 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 9,521 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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TJU 748X is a 1981 Honda Melody Mini in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 6,376 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 Melody Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJU 748X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJU 748X registered?

TJU 748X is a 1981 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 8 September 1981.

Is TJU 748X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJU 748X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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