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H543 ATA

1990 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

18,069 mi
Last recorded18,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 ATA
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 18,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 17,418 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 17,418 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 15,114 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 15,114 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,774 miles

Front slight perishing to sidewalls

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,722 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 13,722 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 13,358 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2019 13,358 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 13,133 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,056 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 13,056 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 12,720 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 12,720 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,625 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

side panels missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,576 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,453 miles

centre stand is corroding and bent due to weakening

front and rear wheel spokes are corroding

stand spring has become weak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 12,453 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

centre stand is corroding and bent due to weakening

front and rear wheel spokes are corroding

stand spring has become weak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,330 miles

Centre stand is corroded, getting weak and quite loose when in the up position.

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,813 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

center stand is bent and is corroding badly

rear brake lever end broken

Fail 9 Sep 2009 11,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

center stand is bent and is corroding badly

rear brake lever end broken

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,436 miles

Centre stand is corroded and bent. Also not returning fully.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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(ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre stand is corroded and bent. Also not returning fully.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,244 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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H543 ATA is a 1990 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H543 ATA, 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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H543 ATA is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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