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B538 TVF

1985 Honda Express II

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

493 mi
Last recorded493 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Express II5,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB538 TVF
MakeHonda
ModelExpress II
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 493 miles

6volt system>lights dim

Pass 2 Sep 2024 398 miles

6volt system>lights dim when indicators/stop applied

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in fork legs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 175 miles

6volt electrics> lights and indicators dim when brake lights applied

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 12 miles

6volt electrics> lights dim when indicators or stop lamp applied

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 9,786 miles

6 volt electrics> lights dim when indicators or stop lamps applied

Pass 8 Sep 2020 9,746 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim slightly when brake applied (6volt system) (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,530 miles

oil leak at rear of machine

Fail 29 Aug 2019 9,530 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak at rear of machine

Pass 5 Sep 2018 9,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 9,259 miles

6 volt electric system> indicators dim when lights on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,966 miles

6 volt system>lights and indicators dim when in operation together

engine very smokey

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,939 miles

6 volt lighting>indicators dim when lights applied

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,815 miles

6volt electric system poor>

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 8,678 miles

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

lights/indicators not working correctly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,587 miles

ignition switch faulty> needed a wiggle to operate lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear mudgaurd bracket broken > mudgaurd still secure

Fail 21 Feb 2011 8,198 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear mudgaurd bracket broken > mudgaurd still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,809 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 7,772 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 7,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,023 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 7,013 miles

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 6,893 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 6,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 6,591 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Express II?

Based on 835 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
85
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 12
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 12
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 9
Direction indicators not working 8
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B538 TVF is a 1985 Honda Express II in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1985 Honda Express II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 5,463 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 Express II fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B538 TVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Express II typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Express II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B538 TVF is a 1985 Honda Express II, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B538 TVF safe to buy?

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