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F899 DVM

1988 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,600 mi
Last recorded10,600 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 DVM
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,600 miles

Front BRAKE LEAVER BENT

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION ON MAIN DOWN TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear INDICATOR ASSY STICKY TAPED ON BUT SECURE

Fail 10 Oct 2018 10,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BRAKE LEAVER BENT

Front TYRE VALVE NO DUST COVER FITTED

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION ON MAIN DOWN TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear INDICATOR ASSY STICKY TAPED ON BUT SECURE

Rear TYRE VALVE NO DUST COVER FITTED

Front TYRE SIDEWALL VERY BADLY CRACKED

Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,544 miles

front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 6 Sep 2017 10,544 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (4.1.3(ii))

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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F899 DVM is a 1988 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F899 DVM, 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 F899 DVM registered?

F899 DVM is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is F899 DVM safe to buy?

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