MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Front tyre slight age related cracking
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Front brake adjusted fully
Front tyre slight age related cracking
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding after brake has been released (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front tyre underinflated
Front tyre slightly cracking in sidewall
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front tyre cracking in tread areas
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose support bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
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E554 BGP is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 E554 BGP, 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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E554 BGP is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 19 July 1988.
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