MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)
Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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L556 XNR is a 1993 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1993 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,261 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 L556 XNR, 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 33 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L556 XNR is a 1993 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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