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G854 BAD

1990 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,378 mi
Last recorded5,378 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 BAD
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 5,024 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 5,024 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 43,022 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 43,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,754 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,477 miles

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 41,477 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,672 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,639 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

front tyre has small cuts

Fail 19 Jun 2008 35,390 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)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,390 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)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,280 miles

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

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

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

indiator tell-tale not working

rear light lens broken

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,013 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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G854 BAD 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 66.7%.

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 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 G854 BAD, 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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G854 BAD is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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