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H389 WKH

1990 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,695 mi
Last recorded4,695 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 WKH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 4,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 4,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 4,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 4,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 4,586 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 4,574 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 4,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 4,308 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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H389 WKH is a 1990 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H389 WKH, 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 H389 WKH registered?

H389 WKH is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H389 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 WKH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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