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YEL 853S

1978 Honda Unknown

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,231 mi
Last recorded12,231 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Honda Unknown12,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 853S
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2021 12,231 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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YEL 853S is a 1978 Honda Unknown in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEL 853S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Honda Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEL 853S?

You can check the full history of YEL 853S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YEL 853S registered?

YEL 853S is a 1978 Honda Unknown, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is YEL 853S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 853S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEL 853S have outstanding finance?

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