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B346 DEW

1985 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,224 mi
Last recorded17,224 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB346 DEW
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 16,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,709 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,468 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main stand pivot worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,229 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main stand pivot worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,909 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main stand pivots worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,307 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 15,290 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,749 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,485 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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B346 DEW is a 1985 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 13,217 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 B346 DEW, 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 41 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B346 DEW is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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