MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake switch n/w (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. seized (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front right hand fork gaiter split
main frame tube underneath corroding
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front right hand fork gaiter split
main frame tube underneath corroding
rear brake needs adjustment
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C203 BVF is a 1986 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1986 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,853 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C203 BVF, 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 40 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 C203 BVF registered?
C203 BVF is a 1986 Honda City Express, first registered on 22 May 1986.
Is C203 BVF safe to buy?
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