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G859 SNH

1990 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,271 mi
Last recorded23,271 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 SNH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 23,271 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 23,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2016 22,761 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system bolts missing (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp insecure mounted to rear guard which is hanging down onto rear wheel. (1.1.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded due to insecure rear guard. (6.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from both brakes (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned steering (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired held on with tape (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired held on with filler (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cracks between treads on rear tyre

front tyre slightly out of shape.

centr stand hangs down.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,719 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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G859 SNH is a 1990 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G859 SNH, 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 G859 SNH registered?

G859 SNH is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 July 1990.

Is G859 SNH safe to buy?

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