MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear tyre perished
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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F833 VGL is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F833 VGL, 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 F833 VGL registered?
F833 VGL is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 21 December 1988.
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