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H808 DPV

1990 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,071 mi
Last recorded23,071 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 DPV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 23,071 miles

All indicators secured with tape & sagging down.Rear suspension operation slightly stiff.Front mudguard slightly loose & fouling on cables wires from lock to lock.Stand bent & pivot worn.Engine mounting bushes worn.Forks have slight sliding play.

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect R & L Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame tube corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Road spring corroded R & L (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,617 miles

All indicators secured with tape. Rear suspension operation stiff. Front mudguard slightly loose & fouling on cables / wires from lock to lock. centre stand pivot worn. Engine mounting bushes worn.

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect R & L Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame tube corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded R & L (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 22,617 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

All indicators secured with tape. Rear suspension operation stiff. Front mudguard slightly loose & fouling on cables / wires from lock to lock. centre stand pivot worn. Engine mounting bushes worn.

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect R & L Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame tube corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded R & L (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,047 miles

Both front indicators secured with tape. Rear suspension operation stiff. Front mudguard slightly loose & fouling on cables / wires from lock to lock. Centre stand pivot worn. Engine mounting bushed worn.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 21,557 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

F & R tyres have slight cracking in between tread, engine mounting bushes have slight play, rear suspension operation stiff, R/L rear damper rods corroded, centre stand pivot worn, front suspension has reduced damping & slight sliding play

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded R & L (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 21,101 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

F & R tyres have slight cracking in between tread, engine mounting bushes have slight play, rear suspension operation stiff, R/L rear damper rods corroded, stand / centre stand pivots worn, front suspension has reduced damping & slight sliding play

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened R & L (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 20,526 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

F &R tyres have slight cracking in between tread, engine mounting bushes have slight play, rear suspension operation slightly stiff, R/L rear damper rods corroded, stand / stand pivot worn. front suspension has reduced damping.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower part of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Road spring corroded R & L rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight sliding play in front forks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,068 miles

Front & rear tyres have slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords, engine mounting bushes have slight play, rear suspension operation slightly stiff & R / l rear damper rods corroded - seals not leaking

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Road spring corroded R & L - rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 20,068 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front & rear tyres have slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords, engine mounting bushes have slight play, rear suspension operation slightly stiff & R / l rear damper rods corroded - seals not leaking

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Road spring corroded R & L - rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,547 miles

Engine bushes have slight play

Front tyre has slight cracking between tread - no exposed ply or cords

R & L Rear shock absorber springs corroded

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads - no exposed ply or cords

Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,904 miles

Engine mounting bushes have slight play

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads - no exposed ply or cords

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads - no exposed ply or cords

Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,199 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads - no exposed ply or cords.

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Slight play in rear engine mounting bushes. (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension operation slightly stiff.

Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads - no exposed ply or cords.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,384 miles

Front tyre slightly perished between treads.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in rear engine mount bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,642 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight movement in rear bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Seat loose at rear mounting

Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,088 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,372 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,217 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 13,078 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,608 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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H808 DPV is a 1990 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H808 DPV, 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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H808 DPV is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 4 September 1990.

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