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E809 UYC

1988 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,418 mi
Last recorded20,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 UYC
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 20,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 19,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,175 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2019 19,175 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2018 19,159 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. bottom yoke/upper fork (2.3.1)

Front slight perishing to sidewalls

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,136 miles

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

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

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,112 miles

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

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

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,089 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,041 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,972 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,455 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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E809 UYC is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E809 UYC, 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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What year was E809 UYC registered?

E809 UYC is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E809 UYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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