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B525 CRL

1985 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,792 mi
Last recorded19,792 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 CRL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,792 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2025 19,789 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2024 19,346 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2024 19,346 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2023 17,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 17,075 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 16,994 miles

Both fork gaiters split and fork stanchion beginning to corrode.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 16,575 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,248 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,006 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,968 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,917 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,845 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

both tyres soft

Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,787 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,787 miles

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?

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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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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B525 CRL is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B525 CRL safe to buy?

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