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C549 YDG

1986 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,169 mi
Last recorded16,169 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Honda City Express12,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC549 YDG
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 16,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 15,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Play in fork bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Play in fork bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,517 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 14,517 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2016 13,950 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Front fork bushes free play! (2.3.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 13,715 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 13,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 13,715 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings not checked as rear wheel loose!

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,715 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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C549 YDG is a 1986 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C549 YDG, 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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C549 YDG is a 1986 Honda City Express, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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