MOT Status
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19,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear left hand shock (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front forks (5.3.2 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in fork sliders (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in fork sliders (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Both fork gaiters split and fork stanchion beginning to corrode.
slight front brake judder
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
both tyres soft
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Screw loose (falling out) offside rear indicator lens.
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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B525 CRL is a 1985 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 B525 CRL, 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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What year was B525 CRL registered?
B525 CRL is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 16 April 1985.
Is B525 CRL safe to buy?
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