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C76 YLJ

1985 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,484 mi
Last recorded8,484 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC76 YLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 8,484 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspension stiff in operation

Fail 12 May 2016 8,475 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering front fender (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear suspension stiff in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 6,362 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 6,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 May 2013 6,358 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Air box cover missing

Front 250-16 tyre perishing

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear 275-16 tyre perished

Rear mud guard insecure

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,011 miles

front and rear spokes rusty...

Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,921 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 4,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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C76 YLJ is a 1985 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C76 YLJ, 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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C76 YLJ is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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