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D250 CFH

1987 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

591 mi
Last recorded591 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda City Express15,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 CFH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 330 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 325 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 119 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear brake operation affected by insecure left hand handlebar grip

Throttle and front brake operation affected by insecure right hand handlebar grip

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 51 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,805 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2016 10,797 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,811 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 8,804 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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D250 CFH is a 1987 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D250 CFH, 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 D250 CFH registered?

D250 CFH is a 1987 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D250 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D250 CFH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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