Honda Pxr50 (1986)
1986 Honda Pxr50
CarHunch analysed 483 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Pxr50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Honda PXR50 is fundamentally unreliable by MOT standards, with a 2.5% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%—meaning 97.5% of these machines fail their test. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so failures are nuisance rather than safety issues.
The median mileage of 6,650 miles is extremely low for a 38-year-old machine, which explains why advisories are virtually absent; these aren't high-mileage workhorses but cherished collectibles or garage queens. If you're buying one, expect to budget for MOT remedial work as standard practice, and factor in specialist repair costs since parts and expertise for 1986 mopeds are scarce.
What to check before buying a 1986 Honda Pxr50
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Honda Pxr50 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 Pxr50 vehicles fall between 2,307 and 9,420 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 Honda Pxr50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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18.8%
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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12.5%
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired
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12.5%
Nearside Direction indicators not working
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12.5%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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6.2%
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength
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6.2%
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit
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6.2%
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working
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6.2%
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.
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