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B234 EYB

1984 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,571 mi
Last recorded26,571 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda City Express12,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB234 EYB
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,571 miles

Central Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 26,383 miles

Central Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside frame rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,073 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 25,825 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,584 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,330 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both forks have slight play in bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,012 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,739 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork slider bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,291 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,029 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,830 miles

Battery weak operation of indicators slightly affected

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 23,830 miles

Battery weak operation of indicators slightly affected

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,544 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,081 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,251 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 22,251 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,184 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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B234 EYB is a 1984 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B234 EYB, 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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B234 EYB is a 1984 Honda City Express, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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