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C127 DUD

1985 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 DUD
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 17,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,142 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 17,142 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,974 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 16,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 15,784 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 14,193 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 12,752 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 10 Jul 2014 12,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,819 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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C127 DUD 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 C127 DUD, 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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C127 DUD is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 September 1985.

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