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F127 PRE

1988 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,902 mi
Last recorded17,902 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 PRE
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,902 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,332 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,299 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,153 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 17,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F127 PRE is a 1988 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F127 PRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F127 PRE?

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What year was F127 PRE registered?

F127 PRE is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F127 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F127 PRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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