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E227 OBV

1988 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,822 mi
Last recorded7,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 OBV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 7,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,720 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 7,719 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 7,706 miles

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess front forks (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 7,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 7,663 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 7,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,461 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 7,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 7,364 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

horn button hard to operate

rear brake light slow to turn off

Fail 2 Oct 2013 7,364 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

horn button hard to operate

rear brake light slow to turn off

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,890 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 6,889 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,911 miles

spokes corroded on front and rear wheels

Fail 9 Sep 2011 5,911 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

spokes corroded on front and rear wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,886 miles

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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E227 OBV is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 13,532 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 E227 OBV, 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 38 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E227 OBV is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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