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G587 PKL

1989 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda City Express13,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG587 PKL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,500 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,489 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,249 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,551 miles

Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,904 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,893 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,186 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,438 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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G587 PKL is a 1989 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,819 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 G587 PKL, 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 37 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 G587 PKL registered?

G587 PKL is a 1989 Honda City Express, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G587 PKL safe to buy?

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