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G217 XOT

1990 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,353 mi
Last recorded15,353 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 XOT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 15,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 15,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 13,501 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 13,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 13,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,404 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,376 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,907 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,907 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 27,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,652 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,586 miles

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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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G217 XOT is a 1990 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 15,266 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 G217 XOT, 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 36 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 G217 XOT registered?

G217 XOT is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G217 XOT safe to buy?

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