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F263 AUA

1988 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,249 mi
Last recorded23,249 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 AUA
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,986 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,985 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,392 miles

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

front tyre strating to split

Fail 31 May 2012 20,392 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

front tyre strating to split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,517 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated,still visable

riders seat has slight movement but not insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2009 17,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated,still visable

riders seat has slight movement but not insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 12,121 miles

front forks have std running clearance in bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2007 12,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front forks have std running clearance in bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,093 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 12,093 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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F263 AUA is a 1988 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F263 AUA, 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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F263 AUA is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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