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G347 SDV

1990 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,561 mi
Last recorded12,561 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 SDV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 12,561 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 12,561 miles

Exhaust system insecure Broken & missing fastners. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leg shields damaged.

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 8,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 8,357 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shocks seized (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2016 8,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,996 miles

o/s front fork gater slight split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,358 miles

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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G347 SDV is a 1990 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G347 SDV, 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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G347 SDV is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G347 SDV safe to buy?

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