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J741 PPK

1991 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

13,566 mi
Last recorded13,566 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Honda City Express12,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 PPK
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 13,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 13,227 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 13,227 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 12,101 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,101 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 11,594 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,449 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 11,449 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

flat battery

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 11,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,430 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 11,430 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

needs new battery

needs new rear brake cable

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,586 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 9,586 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front tyre beginning to perish.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 6,469 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front and rear tyre beginning to perish,

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 4,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 2,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 2,732 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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J741 PPK is a 1991 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1991 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,414 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 J741 PPK, 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 35 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 J741 PPK registered?

J741 PPK is a 1991 Honda City Express, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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