Honda Mt 50 Sg (1986)
1986 Honda Mt 50 Sg
CarHunch analysed 904 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Mt 50 Sg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1986 Honda MT 50 SG has a first-time pass rate of just 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these nearly 40-year-old machines are generally in poorer condition than the typical vehicle on test. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, and with an average of only 0.01 failures per vehicle, most problems are minor when they do appear.
These mopeds are running genuinely low mileage at a median of 9,146 miles, which points to sporadic use and storage issues rather than wear—classic problems for vintage two-wheelers left sitting between rides. Before buying, have any candidate inspected for fuel system gum, seized components, and electrical gremlins, as the 60% pass rate suggests these are the real culprits rather than structural failure.
What to check before buying a 1986 Honda Mt 50 Sg
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 903 | 0.6% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Honda Mt 50 Sg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1986 Honda Mt 50 Sg vehicles fall between 8,915 and 19,844 miles.
MOT History Averages
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