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F428 CCT

1988 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,356 mi
Last recorded22,356 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 CCT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 22,356 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 22,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,062 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 21,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 21,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 20,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 19,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,677 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,624 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 13,624 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,072 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

frame corroded

front and rea wheels spokes corroded

front tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,900 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

slight play in front forks

Fail 12 Jul 2010 12,900 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

slight play in front forks

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,689 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

centre stand pivot worn

slight play in front forks

Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,432 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

centre stand pivot worn

Fail 11 Jun 2008 12,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

centre stand pivot worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,912 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 11,912 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

centre stand pivot excessivly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,895 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

centre stand pivot worn badly

Fail 30 May 2006 10,883 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

centre stand pivot excessivly worn

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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F428 CCT is a 1988 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F428 CCT, 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 F428 CCT registered?

F428 CCT is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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