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F116 LVJ

1989 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,905 mi
Last recorded12,905 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda City Express13,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 LVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 12,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 12,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 12,680 miles

front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,536 miles

front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 12,481 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,471 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 12,471 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 12,274 miles

rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,075 miles

front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,781 miles

front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,508 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,319 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 11,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,060 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 11,057 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

battery voltage low affecting lights and indicator on idle

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 11,020 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,114 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 10,114 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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F116 LVJ is a 1989 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,819 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 F116 LVJ, 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 37 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 F116 LVJ registered?

F116 LVJ is a 1989 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F116 LVJ safe to buy?

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