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G736 VOT

1989 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,491 mi
Last recorded30,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Honda City Express13,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 30,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 30,490 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Battery voltage so low that it is effecting indicators, brake lights and horn

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Tyre pressures low

Rear Rear mudguard fouling on rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,251 miles

Front FRONT TYRE SIGNS OF PERISHING

Fail 4 Mar 2017 30,251 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front FRONT TYRE SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,047 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 30,047 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 25,976 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,673 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

front tyre pressure low and cracking slightly

indicators effected by the operation of the horn

rear tyre pressure low and cracking slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2011 22,669 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

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

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

front tyre pressure low and cracking slightly

indicators effected by the operation of the horn

rear tyre pressure low and cracking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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G736 VOT is a 1989 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G736 VOT, 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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G736 VOT is a 1989 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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