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D184 GLJ

1987 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,297 mi
Last recorded8,297 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Honda City Express15,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD184 GLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 8,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 8,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 8,297 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock speedo cable (2.1.4 (a))

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

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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D184 GLJ is a 1987 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 15,784 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 D184 GLJ, 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 39 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 D184 GLJ registered?

D184 GLJ is a 1987 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D184 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D184 GLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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