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C552 BTT

1985 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,825 mi
Last recorded18,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 BTT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,825 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2024 18,811 miles

centre stand deformed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 18,808 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,507 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,603 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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C552 BTT is a 1985 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C552 BTT, 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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What year was C552 BTT registered?

C552 BTT is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is C552 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C552 BTT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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