MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Front tyre cracked
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear tyre cracked
top handle bar cover loose
Rear tyre flat
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
rear tyre slight perishing
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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F493 XEX is a 1988 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 F493 XEX, 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 F493 XEX registered?
F493 XEX is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F493 XEX safe to buy?
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