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A800 HGY

1984 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,778 mi
Last recorded24,778 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda City Express12,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 HGY
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 24,778 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 24,747 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected tick over very hi (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,617 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,617 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,956 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 23,926 miles

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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A800 HGY is a 1984 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,733 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A800 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A800 HGY is a 1984 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 July 1984.

Is A800 HGY safe to buy?

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